Functionality of children aged 5 to 7 years born prematurely

Authors

  • Natalia Trindade de Souza Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora (UFJF)
  • Paula Silva de Carvalho Chagas Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora (UFJF)
  • Gabriela Gomes de Campos Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora (UFJF)
  • Elisa de Jesus Valenzuela Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora (UFJF)
  • Elisa de Jesus Valenzuela Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora (UFJF)
  • Jaqueline da Silva Frônio Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora (UFJF)
  • Luiz Claudio Ribeiro Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora (UFJF)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/1980-5918.030.S01.AO12

Abstract

Introduction: Preterm birth is one of several risk factors that can compromise child growth and development. Objective: Evaluate the functionality of 5 to 7-year-old schoolchildren born prematurely and compare them to children born full-term. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study with 110 children divided into 2 groups
(55 in the preterm group - PTG; 55 in the full-term group - FTG). Sociodemographic data were collected of the families and children and the families were economically classified according to the Brazilian Economic Classification Criteria - CCEB (Brazilian Association of Market Research Companies – ABEP) Functionality was assessed using the Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory (PEDI). Results: With respect to the descriptive variables, significant differences were observed for gestational age (p < 0.001), birth weight (p < 0.001), complications during the perinatal period (p < 0.001), current diseases (p = 0.010) and schooling level of the child (p = 0.023). In regard to functionality, on the Caregiver Assistance scale, a significant difference was recorded for mobility (p = 0.009). Conclusion: The results of this study demonstrate that 5 to 7-year-old schoolchildren born prematurely showed no differences in functional skills when compared to full-term children. However, the caregivers of preterm children provide greater mobility assistance compared to those caring for full-term children.

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2017-11-30

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