Presentation on the morbidity and hospitalizations of COVID-19 over the past two years presented Dr. Baev to the third conference "With care for children"
The incidence and hospitalization of COVID-19 in children is highest in childhood and adolescent age. This was stated at the beginning of his presentation By Dr Momchil Baev, President of the Astra Forum Foundation, during the Third Pediatric Meeting “CHILDCARE”, organized by the Foundation “Knowledge gives life.” He presented to over 300 doctors from all over the country a presentation on “Communication with patients to improve vaccination coverage in Bulgaria, scope with pediatric communication with patients for covid-19 vaccination in the 5-18 year population.”
In it, Dr. Baev emphasized the direct link between coronary infection rates and vaccination against the virus. but the severity of the disease is significantly reduced.
The exhibition focused on childhood morbidity and the administration of pediatric vaccines in Bulgaria. At several tens of thousands of doses administered, there are only a few recorded side effects. The latter are used as a major argument in opposing immunization in children.
The presentation presented the model of “Motivational Interview” as an effective approach to overcoming vaccination fears in patients. This model is also applicable in various other situations where people have subjective considerations about the trust they have towards their doctors. Motivational interviewing is a strong tool that shows effectiveness in increasing confidence in vaccines and reducing mistrust. The method is also recommended by the WHO.
The initiative for the Third Pediatric Meeting “With Care for Children” is of the Department of Pediatrics of the University of Sofia, together with the Knowledge Foundation. It was held between 12-15 May 2022, in Nessebar.
The aim of the scientific meeting was to bring together the leading specialists in the different fields of children’s health. Good practices and a multidisciplinary approach in pediatrics were the forum’s leading focus. The meeting is a successful extension of the previous two forums, and the participants specialist doctors – pediatricians, neonatologists, general practitioners, graduates and phD students in pediatrics, pharmacists and healthcare professionals from all over the country.
The scientific program included scientific sessions, satellite symposiums and presentation of clinical cases.
The scientific forum was fully in line with the development of the epidemic situation in the country and in strict compliance with the rules and procedures for safety and prevention of COVID-19.
