Factors related to the quality of life of mothers of children with Congenital Zika Virus Syndrome.

Abstract

To relate sociodemographic and clinical aspects to the quality of life of mothers of children with Congenital Zika Virus Syndrome. Cross-sectional analytical study, conducted in a rehabilitation center in Goiânia, central region of Brazil. A sociodemographic and clinical profile questionnaire and the World Health Organization Quality of Life were used. Data analysis was performed using the Mann-Whitney tests; Kruskal-Wallis, followed by Dunnett's Post hoc; and Spearman's correlation. The sample consisted of 30 mothers of children with Congenital Zika Virus Syndrome, with a mean age of 30.57 ± 6.67 years. Mothers who had a partner, leisure activity, who used a car as a means of transport and who had a child with congenital syndrome with microcephaly had a better quality of life (p<0,05). The quality of life of these mothers was related to sociodemographic and clinical aspects, which suggests the need for more specific public policies for this population.