Bianca Annie Martins
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Bianca Annie Martins has a total of 3 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
- Aline Cristiane Cavicchioli Okido
Universidade de São Paulo
2 shared publications - Bruna Josiane de Lima
Universidade Federal de Sao Carlos, Brazil
2 shared publications - Jaqueline Brosso Zonta
Universidade Federal de São Carlos
2 shared publications
Latest Publications
- Open Access
- 31 December 2025
- Published by Sociedade Brasileira de Enfermeiros Pediatras in Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Enfermeiros Pediatras
- Vol. 25
Factors associated with stress in family caregivers of children and adolescents with Down syndrome
Objective To identify factors associated with stress among family caregivers of children and adolescents with Down syndrome. Method This was a cross-sectional, analytical, observational study with a quantitative approach. Data were collected in participants’ homes using a sociodemographic and clinical characterization instrument, the Perceived Stress Scale, and salivary cortisol collection upon awakening. Bivariate and multivariate statistical analyses were performed to identify associations. Results A total of 30 family members participated, including 24 mothers, five fathers, and one sister. Of these, 18 (60%) reported experiencing at least one stressful event in the previous 30 days. The mean perceived stress score was 31.9 points. Mean salivary cortisol upon awakening was 0.44 µg/dL, which is within the normal range for the morning period. A statistically significant association was found between salivary cortisol levels upon awakening and occupation. Conclusion A tendency toward low salivary cortisol levels upon awakening was observed among family caregivers. Family members with paid employment had higher salivary cortisol levels than caregivers without employment.
- 31 December 2025
- Published by Sociedade Brasileira de Enfermeiros Pediatras in Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Enfermeiros Pediatras
- Vol. 25
Open AccessFactors associated with stress in family caregivers of children and adolescents with Down syndrome
Objective To identify factors associated with stress among family caregivers of children and adolescents with Down syndrome. Method This was a cross-sectional, analytical, observational study with a quantitative approach. Data were collected in participants’ homes using a sociodemographic and clinical characterization instrument, the Perceived Stress Scale, and salivary cortisol collection upon awakening. Bivariate and multivariate statistical analyses were performed to identify associations. Results A total of 30 family members participated, including 24 mothers, five fathers, and one sister. Of these, 18 (60%) reported experiencing at least one stressful event in the previous 30 days. The mean perceived stress score was 31.9 points. Mean salivary cortisol upon awakening was 0.44 µg/dL, which is within the normal range for the morning period. A statistically significant association was found between salivary cortisol levels upon awakening and occupation. Conclusion A tendency toward low salivary cortisol levels upon awakening was observed among family caregivers. Family members with paid employment had higher salivary cortisol levels than caregivers without employment.