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ArticleSao Paulo medical journal = Revista paulista de medicina2025

Postural assessment of children with congenital Zika syndrome and caregivers in the home environment: a cross-sectional pilot study.

Janiele de Sales Tavares, Thamyris de Sales Regis, Gabriela Lopes Gama, José Geraldo Ribeiro Gregório, Jousilene de Sales Tavares, Adriana Melo, Daniel Scherer

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Janiele de Sales TavaresPhysiotherapist, Researcher, Instituto Assistencial Professor Joaquim Amorim Neto, Campina Grande (PB), Brazil.ORCID 0009-0003-4923-2857
Thamyris de Sales RegisPhysiotherapist, Researcher, Instituto Assistencial Professor Joaquim Amorim Neto, Campina Grande (PB), Brazil.ORCID 0009-0004-9828-1468
Gabriela Lopes GamaProfessor, Physical Therapy Department, Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora (UFJF), Governador Valadares (MG), Brazil.ORCID 0000-0002-7352-6711
José Geraldo Ribeiro GregórioSpeech Therapist, Researcher, Instituto Assistencial Professor Joaquim Amorim Neto, Campina Grande (PB), Brazil.ORCID 0009-0005-3788-3171
Jousilene de Sales TavaresPhysical Education Professional, Researcher, Instituto Assistencial Professor Joaquim Amorim Neto, Campina Grande (PB), Brazil.ORCID 0000-0001-9421-1519
Adriana MeloPhysician, Researcher, Instituto Assistencial Professor Joaquim Amorim Neto, Campina Grande (PB), Brazil.ORCID 0000-0002-8575-544X
Daniel SchererBachelor's in Computer Science, Professor, Center for Strategic Technologies in Health (NUTES), Universidade Estadual da Paraíba (UEPB), Campina Grande (PB), Brazil.ORCID 0000-0001-9800-4453

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Abstract

backgroundChildren with congenital Zika syndrome (CZS) present severe motor impairment that hinders their caregivers' positioning during activities of daily living (ADLs).

objectiveTo assess the posture of children with CZS and their caregivers during ADLs in the home environment. DESIGN AND

settingA cross-sectional pilot study conducted in Campina Grande (PB), Brazil.

methodsNine children with CZS (mean age = 36.77 ± 2.94 months) and their caregivers (n = 9, mean age = 27 years) were assessed. Data were collected at the support home of a center for children with microcephaly in Northeast of Brazil. For postural assessment, children and their caregivers were filmed while performing ADLs in the living room and kitchen of the support home.

resultsDuring the environmental interaction, all children predominantly maintained a sitting position, exhibiting neck and trunk asymmetry; 77.8% (n = 7) showed inadequate postures with elevated arms and shoulders, and none maintained the ankles in a neutral position with supported feet. During feeding, 88.9% (n = 8) of children were positioned on the lap of caregivers, 88.9% (n = 8) exhibited neck and trunk asymmetry, 66.7% (n = 6) displayed inadequate upper-limb posture, and none maintained their ankles in a neutral position. During this activity, 66.7% (n = 6) of caregivers presented with trunk and neck asymmetry, 66.7% (n = 6) did not provide support for the upper limbs, and 55.6% (n = 5) did not maintain their knees flexed at 90o.

conclusionsChildren with CZS and their caregivers present with inadequate postures during ADLs in the home environment, which may represent health risks.

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CaregiversHome EnvironmentMicrocephalyPostureZika Virus InfectionActivities of Daily LivingAdultBrazilChildChild, PreschoolCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansInfantMalePilot Projects

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PMCPMC12517641

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