MICROCEFALIA E SÍNDROME CONGÊNITA ASSOCIADA AO ZIKA VÍRUS: ASPECTOS SOCIOECONÔMICOS DAS FAMÍLIAS E VULNERABILIDADE SOCIAL EM UMA CAPITAL DO NORDESTE
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https://doi.org/10.17564/2316-3798.2022v9n1p380-394
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Abstract
Introduction: Microcephaly is a congenital malformation that causes structural and/or functional neurological impairments. The relationship between microcephaly and the Zika virus was proven in 2015 and mainly affected the Northeast region of the country. Objectives: To describe the socioeconomic aspects of families with live births with microcephaly due to the congenital syndrome associated with Zika virus infection. Methods: Cross-sectional epidemiological study with cases of microcephaly. Data were collected from 2016 to 2017, in the city of Aracaju. An active search was carried out from members of the primary care teams from all health units in the city and from the reference service for children with microcephaly. Results: Most mothers were involved in domestic work (44.44%), with a family income of up to 1 minimum wage (74.07%) and with only one resident contributing to family expenses (81.48%). They lived in rented properties (37.04%), received assistance benefits (59.26%) and 85.19% did not have health insurance. Mother's brown race/color in 66.67% of the interviewees and 92.59% had prenatal care. Conclusion: A study showed that cases of microcephaly associated with Zika virus infection were predominant in families in vulnerable socioeconomic conditions.
