[behavior Of Full Term Infants Small For Gestational Age In The First Three Months Of Life].

The objective was to compare the behavior of full-term infants small-for-gestational age (SGA) with full-term appropriate-for-gestational age (AGA). The sample considered 20 infants in the 1st, 2nd and in the 3rd months of life. The Bayley Scales of Infant Development-II were used, with attention to items related to Behavior Rate Scale (BRS). It was found that SGA infants showed lower average values in the BRS in the 2nd month. The Motor Quality Factor displayed significantly lower average values in SGA group, in the items Gross-motor Movement Required by Tasks, Control of Movements and Hypertonicity. The Attention/Arousal Factor in the items Exploration of Objects/Surroundings and Orientation to Examiner displayed significantly lower average values in the SGA group.621046-5

Behavior of full term infants small for gestational age in the first three months of life

The objective was to compare the behavior of full-term infants small-for-gestational age (SGA) with full-term appropriate-for-gestational age (AGA). The sample considered 20 infants in the 1st, 2nd and in the 3rd months of life. The Bayley Scales of Infant Development-II were used, with attention to items related to Behavior Rate Scale (BRS). It was found that SGA infants showed lower average values in the BRS in the 2nd month. The Motor Quality Factor displayed significantly lower average values in SGA group, in the items Gross-motor Movement Required by Tasks, Control of Movements and Hypertonicity. The Attention/Arousal Factor in the items Exploration of Objects/Surroundings and Orientation to Examiner displayed significantly lower average values in the SGA group.O objetivo foi comparar o comportamento de lactentes nascidos a termo com peso adequado (AIG) a lactantes pequenos para a idade gestacional (PIG), no primeiro trimestre de vida. A amostra foi de 20 lactentes, avaliados no 1º, 2º e 3º meses. Foram utilizadas as Escalas Bayley de Desenvolvimento Infantil - II, com ênfase na Escala de Classificação do Comportamento (ECC). Houve diferença significativa entre os grupos no 2º mês, com maior número de lactentes PIG classificados como alterados na ECC. O Fator Qualidade Motora demonstrou valores da mediana significativamente menores no grupo PIG, nos itens Motricidade Axial, Controle de Movimentos e Hipertonia Muscular. O Fator Atenção/Vigília não mostrou diferença entre os grupos. Entretanto, quando analisados os itens Exploração de Objetos e de Ambiente e Interação com o Examinador, houve diferença significativa no 2º mês, com valores da mediana menores no grupo PIG.1046105

Disfunção sexual na epilepsia: identificando variáveis psicológicas

In order to evaluate the psychological variables that affect sexual dysfunction (SD) in epilepsy, where compared 60 epileptics (Group 1) with 60 healthy individuals (Group 2), through the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (Spielberger et al., 1970), Beck Depression Inventory (Beck, 1974) and Sexual Behavior Interview (Souza, 1995). Sexual dysfunction (SD), anxiety and depression were found more frequently in Group 1 than in Group 2 and were not related to sex. Variables such as the onset duration and frequency of seizures as well as the use to medication were not associated with SD. Temporal lobe epilepsy was related to SD (p = 0.035) but not to anxiety or depression. Anxiety and depression were related to SD in both groups. Perception in controlling the seizures was closely related to anxiety (p = 0) and depression (p = 0.009). We conclude that psychological factors play an important role in the alteration of sexual behavior in epileptics and that suitable attention must be given to the control of these variables.Com o objetivo de avaliar variáveis psicológicas que afetam a disfunção sexual (DS) na epilepsia comparou-se, 60 epilépticos (Grupo 1) com 60 indivíduos saudáveis (Grupo 2), usando o Inventário de Ansiedade - Traço e Estado (Spielberger e al. 1970), o Inventário de Depressão Beck (Beck, 1974) e Entrevista de Comportamento Sexual (Souza, 1995). Disfunção sexual, ansiedade e depressão foram mais frequentes no Grupo 1 que no Grupo 2 e não foram relacionadas à variável sexo. Variáveis como início, duração, frequência de crises e medicação não foram associadas a DS. Epilepsia de lobo temporal foi relacionada a DS (p=0,035) mas não com ansiedade e depressão. DS foi associada com ansiedade e depressão em ambos os grupos. Percepção de controle das crises foi significativamente relacionada com ansiedade (p=0) e depressão (p=0,009). Concluimos que fatores psicológicos têm importante papel na alteração do comportamento sexual em epilépticos e merece especial consideração.21422

Sexual dysfunction in epilepsy: identifying the psychological variables

In order to evaluate the psychological variables that affect sexual dysfunction (SD) in epilepsy, where compared 60 epileptics (Group 1) with 60 healthy individuals (Group 2), through the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (Spielberger et al., 1970), Beck Depression Inventory (Beck, 1974) and Sexual Behavior Interview (Souza, 1995). Sexual dysfunction (SD), anxiety and depression were found more frequently in Group 1 than in Group 2 and were not related to sex. Variables such as the onset duration and frequency of seizures as well as the use to medication were not associated with SD. Temporal lobe epilepsy was related to SD (p = 0.035) but not to anxiety or depression. Anxiety and depression were related to SD in both groups. Perception in controlling the seizures was closely related to anxiety (p = 0) and depression (p = 0.009). We conclude that psychological factors play an important role in the alteration of sexual behavior in epileptics and that suitable attention must be given to the control of these variables

Inventário simplificado de qualidade de vida na epilepsia infantil: primeiros resultados Simplified inventory of quality of life in childhood epilepsy: initial results

OBJETIVO: Verificar como os pais percebem a qualidade de vida dos filhos epilépticos e se crenças relativas à epilepsia controlam a relação pais e filhos. MÉTODO: Foram aplicados 21 protocolos do "Inventário Simplificado de Qualidade de Vida na Epilepsia Infantil" em pais de crianças com 6 a 14 anos portadoras de epilepsia benigna da infância. RESULTADOS: Observou-se que 86% dos pais relataram crenças relativas à epilepsia. A maioria dos pais avaliou a qualidade de vida dos filhos como muito boa, mas relataram dificuldades no lidar com eles. Aparecem comportamentos de superproteção (62%) e sentimentos de preocupação, medo e insegurança (90%). As crianças foram avaliadas como irritadas (52%), dependentes (38%), agitadas e inquietas (38%). No que diz respeito à escola, 33% das crianças freqüentam escolas especiais e apresentam dificuldades escolares e de relacionamento. CONCLUSÃO: Crenças e desinformação parecem controlar o comportamento dos pais na maneira de lidar com seus filhos epilépticos, gerando comportamentos inadequados, apesar disto, percebem a qualidade de vida dos mesmos como muito boa.<br>PURPOSE: to check how parents realize the quality of life of their epileptic children and if the relationship is controlled by their beliefs about epilepsy. METHOD: it has been applied 21 protocols of "Simplified inventory of quality of life in childhood epilepsy" to parents of children aged between 6-14 years old with benign childhood epilepsy. RESULTS: it was observed that 86% of parents evaluated their children's quality of life as very good, but reported difficulties to deal with them. Behaviors of overprotection (62%) and feelings of worry, fear and insecurity (90%) were observed. The children were evaluated as irritated (52%), dependents (38%), overwroughts and inquiets (38%). About school, 33% are in special schools and have difficulties of academic and relationship. CONCLUSION: it was verified a lot of beliefs and acknowledgement seem to control parent's behavior on the way of dealing with epileptic children producing inadequate behaviors, in spite of realizing the quality of life of their children as been very good

Procedimento educativo na epilepsia infantil Educational procedure in infantile epilepsy

A epilepsia é uma condição neurológica crônica que afeta o comportamento do paciente e traz dificuldades psico-sócio-culturais. O trabalho em grupos visa melhorar a interação pais-filhos, através de informações adequadas sobre a epilepsia. O objetivo do presente trabalho foi, através dos grupos de apoio (procedimento educativo), esclarecer aspectos relacionados à epilepsia e avaliar a eficácia destes grupos na identificação e na melhora das variáveis psicológicas. Foram aplicados 36 protocolos (pré e pós-testes) que avaliaram sentimentos, crenças e comportamentos dos pais e filhos. Foram observados sentimentos de mágoa e medo, tristeza e rejeição, que foram associados a superproteção e falta de limites. Depois do grupo, 91,6% dos pais relataram ter adquirido mais conhecimento sobre a epilepsia, associando muitas das dificuldades com a falta de informação e a presença de crenças irracionais. Conclui-se que orientação sobre a epilepsia, o uso de medicamentos, os aspectos psicológicos, sociais e comportamentais, melhoram a adaptação à doença. Por isso, a importância dos grupos na desmistificação de crenças, identificação de relações parentais e prevenção de dificuldades comportamentais.<br>Epilepsy is a neurologic disorder, which affects the patient's behaviour and carries strong psychological, social and cultural difficulties. Group-work improves the interaction parent-child, through appropriate explanations regarding the epilepsy. The purpose of this study was to give adequate information about epilepsy through support groups (educational procedure) and to assess the efficacy of these groups in identifying psychological aspects. Protocols were applied to 36 parents before and after the sessions, with questions concerning feelings and beliefs about epilepsy as well as parent-child interactions. As the main results, the following feelings were observed: fear, frightening and anxiety, sadness and rejection, that were associated with overprotection and lack of limits. After support groups, 91,6% of the parents reported having acquired larger knowledge regarding the epilepsy, associating major difficulties to the lack of information and the inadequate beliefs involved. The conclusion is that the orientation about epilepsy, the use of medicines, the psychological, social and behavioral aspects, improve the epilepsy adaptation. Support groups dispel misconceptions, clarify relations with parents-children and prevent behavioral difficulties