Caracterização do desempenho motor de bebês nascidos pequenos para a idade gestacional (PIG)

Abstract

Prematurity and low birth weight are determinants of neonatal mortality, newborns small for gestational age (SGA) are those whose weight is lower than the 10th percentile, according to gestational age. Objective: In this way, this article aims to characterize the motor performance of low weight babies for gestational age or Small for gestational age (SGA). Materials and methods: The sample consisted of 41 babies, born small for gestational age (SGA). A questionnaire was applied regarding the biological characteristics of the baby and the socioeconomic questionnaire of the Brazilian Association of Research Companies (ABEP) Test of Infant Motor Performance (TIMP) that involves posture and spontaneous baby movements. Results: When analyzing the motor performance of SGAs, exploring the classification of gestational age at birth, it was not possible to observe a difference between term and preterm infants. However, when analyzing the scores of observed items, triggered

items and the gross TIMP score, it was possible to see a significant difference between term- born and preterm infants. An analysis was made of infants who remained in the neonatal intensive care unit and had a lower motor performance than infants who were not hospitalized in the ICU. Conclusion: Through the results we can conclude that the follow-up programs would be important. It is essential to emphasize the importance of an adequate prenatal and early evaluation of this baby, in order to seek appropriate interventions.