AVALIAÇÃO DO IMPACTO FAMILIAR EM PAIS DE CRIANÇAS DIAGNOSTICADAS COM MICROCEFALIA PELO ZIKA VÍRUS

Abstract

The objective of this study was to evaluate the family impact in parents of children diagnosed with microcephaly by Zika virus. This is a cross-sectional analytical study with a quantitative approach, using a sociodemographic questionnaire and family impact scale. A total of 76 parents with children undergoing rehabilitation and rehabilitation treatment were surveyed at a reference center in Goiânia. After the application of the instruments, a database was made using the IBM SPSS Statistics 18 software. Descriptive analyzes were performed using frequency, mean and standard deviation. The tests used to evaluate the existence or not of a statistically significant difference (p≤0.05) between independent and multiple variables were the Student's T-Test and the ANOVA Scheffé test, respectively. The mother is the main caregiver, the majority of whom are young mothers, divorced or divorced, with a corresponding monthly family income of 1 to 3 minimum wages, belonging to the low income class. It was observed that the predominant period of the diagnosis of the microcephalic child was in prenatal care. The greater the tendency to engage in activities with friends, parties and to go to bars, the individuals were more likely to perform physical and leisure activities. It was evidenced a difficulty on the part of the parents to find reliable persons to take care of the child, as well as, lack of understanding of other people for the burden that is to take care of the deficient son and expressed the desire in not having more children. It is concluded that after the initial shock of receiving the diagnosis of the child, the parents go through the reorganization phase, adapting to the challenges, changes in routine and family structure. The involvement of health professionals is essential, providing support and guidance to these families. Coping strategies emphasized social support in the institutional network, optimism, resilience and spirituality.