A Performance da motricidade fina em crianças com microcefalia Por Zika Vírus

Abstract

Objective: To characterize fine motor performance in children with microcephaly by Zika Virus through the Bayley III scale. Methods: This is a descriptive, cross-sectional and quantitative approach. A study was carried out in children with confirmed cases of microcephaly related to Zika Virus. The evaluations were filmed and performed at the Clinical School of 18 Physiotherapy in Santa Cruz / RN and at home. Anthropometric measures (cephalic perimeter, weight and height) and fine motor function evaluation were performed using Bayley III. The study period was from June to August 2017. Results: Of the 8 children evaluated, all presented significant delays in their fine motor performance, presenting an average score of <7 extremely low scores for these children, as well as motor scores that were much lower than expected (<70). How many anthropometric measures related to P50, most were low for age at birth and evaluation. Conclusion: Children with microcephaly by Zika Virus present delayed fine motor development, actions involving grabbing and loosening and manipulation of objects and toys, interfering with the interaction with the environment and the stimuli during their development. The later this child receives early stimulation, the later the motor development will be.