NEUROPSYCHOMOTOR DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN EXPOSED TO THE ZIKA VIRUS DURING PREGNANCY
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.51891/rease.v9i11.12523Keywords:
"Zika virus,". "pregnancy complications," "neuropsychomotor development," "child development," and "congenital Zika syndrome."Abstract
The Zika virus, identified as an important infectious agent transmitted mainly by mosquitoes of the genus Aedes, has emerged as a global public health concern, especially due to its complications during pregnancy. Exposure to the virus during pregnancy has been associated with several health problems in newborns, including neuropsychomotor complications. Understanding the impact of the Zika virus on the neuropsychomotor development of children is crucial to guide early interventions and management strategies. Objective: to synthesize the available scientific evidence on the neuropsychomotor development of children exposed to the Zika virus during pregnancy. Methodology: To carry out this review, we followed the protocol established by the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) checklist. The PubMed, Scielo and Web of Science databases were consulted to identify relevant articles published in the last 10 years. The descriptors used included "Zika virus," "pregnancy complications," "neuropsychomotor development," "child development," and "congenital Zika syndrome." The inclusion criteria were directed to studies that addressed the neuropsychomotor development of children exposed to the Zika virus during pregnancy, focusing on observational results and proposed interventions. Exclusion criteria were applied to studies that did not present relevant data on the topic, were duplicates or were not available in full text. Results: The results revealed a variety of impacts on the neuropsychomotor development of children exposed to the Zika virus during pregnancy. A significant association was observed with delays in motor, cognitive and behavioral development. Additionally, early interventions such as sensory stimulation and specialized therapies have been explored as management strategies. Analysis of the studies highlighted the complexity of these challenges and the need for multidisciplinary approaches to optimize results. Conclusion: In summary, this systematic review highlights the importance of understanding the ramifications of the Zika virus on child neuropsychomotor development. The diversity of impacts observed and the effectiveness of specific interventions highlight the complexity of the topic. Synthesizing this information provides valuable insights for healthcare professionals, researchers, and policymakers, guiding efforts toward more effective preventive and therapeutic approaches for children exposed to the Zika virus during pregnancy.
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