Syphilis among pregnant women in Northeast Brazil from 2008 to 2015: a trend analysis according to sociodemographic and clinical characteristics
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
; 53: e20190199, 2020. tab, graf
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ABSTRACT
Abstract INTRODUCTION:
The number of syphilis cases among pregnant women in Brazil has increased. This study aimed to analyze the temporal trend of syphilis indicators among pregnant women in Northeast Brazil.METHODS:
A time-series study was performed.RESULTS:
We observed an increase in the detection rate of syphilis among pregnant women, those aged 15-19 years, and those of brown ethnicity. A strong correlation was observed between the detection rate of syphilis and family health strategy coverage.CONCLUSIONS:
Despite an increase in primary care coverage, The increase in cases of syphilis among pregnant women is still considered a challenge.Palabras clave
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Asunto principal:
Complicaciones Infecciosas del Embarazo
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Atención Prenatal
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Sífilis
Límite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Child
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Female
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Humans
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Pregnancy
País/Región como asunto:
America do sul
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Brasil
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Asunto de la revista:
MEDICINA TROPICAL
Año:
2020
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Brasil