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Table 3 Family hardships reported by parents/caregivers of children living with pulmonary hypertension (n = 139)

From: Preventative practices and effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on caregivers of children with pediatric pulmonary hypertension

Family Hardships

n (%)

Lost job during pandemic

 Yes

29 (21.0%)

 No

109 (78.9%)

 Prefer not to say

1 (0.7%)

Pandemic has affected financial stability

 Yes

57 (41.0%)

 No

79 (56.8%)

 Prefer not to say

3 (2.2%)

Received financial aid from a charitable organization

 Yes

37 (26.6%)

 No

100 (71.9%)

 Prefer not to say

2 (1.4%)

Difficulty covering treatment costs during pandemic

 Yes

12 (8.6%)

 No

124 (89.2%)

 Prefer not to say

3 (2.2%)