Covid-19 repercussions for adolescent health

Abstract

Objective: understanding the Repercussions of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic for Adolescent Health. Method: study quality, action-participant type, based on the assumptions of Paulo Freire. A Virtual Culture Circle was held, with the participation of 11 adolescents, covering the stages of the Research Itinerary: Thematic Investigation; Encoding and Decoding and Critical Unveiling. Results: emerged two main themes: “Coronavirus Disease 2019 in adolescence: transformations of the present” and “What will tomorrow be like?” It was discussed the need to stay only at home, without going to school or seeing friends. They also reflected on the future, showing insecurity and concern about the family situation and the appreciation of what is important in life. Conclusion: the need for social distancing or, in some cases, social isolation, imposed by the pandemic, resulted in sudden changes in the routine of adolescents and the entire family group.