RESUMO
Abstract Objective To analyze the follow-up, in specialized outpatient clinics, of infants reported with congenital syphilis during the penicillin shortage. Method A cross-sectional study was carried out in ten public maternity hospitals affiliated with the Brazilian Unified Health System in the city of Fortaleza, state of Ceará. Clinical records of infants reported with congenital syphilis who were born alive in 2015 were used to describe correlates of attendance at recommended clinical follow-up appointments. Results A total of 469 infants reported with CS from January 1/2015 to December 31/2015 were included in the analysis. The results show that most infants did not attend the follow-up visits (368/469, 78.5%) and the main associated factors are that the follow-up clinic is located in a different hospital from that where the infant was born (OR: 3.7; CI: 2.20-6.22; p< 0.001) and the use of illicit drugs by the mother (OR: 3.2; CI: 1.57-6.87; p= 0.002). Only 33.7% (34/101) were followed until discharge. Conclusion The majority of infants with reported congenital syphilis during this period did not attend the follow-up visits. Public health efforts aimed at reaching the parents of infants with CS should be a priority to ensure appropriate clinical identification and management of the associated outcomes of this vertically transmitted infection.
RESUMO
Introduction: The low percentage of sexual partners of pregnant women with treated syphilis is one of the main obstacles to the control of congenitalsyphilis. Objective: To analyze the notification of the syphilis diagnosis to the sexual partner of the pregnant woman, its implications and the suggested summoning strategies. Methods: This is a qualitative research conducted in Fortaleza, State of Ceará, from April to October, 2014. A total of 14 women reported with syphilis during prenatal care and nine sexual partners were interviewed. The thematic content analysis and the idea association tree were used to analyze and reveal the results. Results: Pregnant women prefer to communicate the diagnosis to their partner, but they say they need help from the professional for this moment. Among the partners there was no consensus about this strategy, as it generates conflicts for the couple. They therefore indicated other means of communication considered more appropriate. It was found that there is no ideal model of notification of sexual partner of pregnant woman with syphilis. Conclusion: According to the interviewees' reports, we can conclude that the best way is the one that considers the relationship context and the singularities informed by the patients.
Introdução: O baixo percentual de parceiros sexuais de gestantes com sífilis tratados representa um dos principais entraves para o controle da sífilis congênita. Objetivo: Analisar a notificação do diagnóstico de sífilis ao parceiro sexual da gestante, suas implicações e as estratégias de convocação sugeridas. Métodos: Trata-se de uma pesquisa qualitativa realizada em Fortaleza, Ceará, de abril a outubro de 2014. Foram entrevistadas 14 mulheres notificadas com sífilis durante o pré-natal e nove parceiros sexuais. Utilizou-se da análise de conteúdo temática e a árvore de associação de ideias para análise e apresentação dos resultados. Resultados: As gestantes preferem comunicar o diagnóstico ao parceiro, mas referem necessitar de ajuda do profissional para esse momento. Entre os parceiros, não houve consenso acerca dessa estratégia, por gerar conflitos para o casal. Assim, indicaram outros meios de comunicação que consideram mais adequados. Constatou-se que não há um modelo ideal de convocação de parceiro sexual da gestante com sífilis. Conclusão: Com base no exposto pelos entrevistados, acredita-se que o melhor modelo é aquele que considera o contexto do relacionamento e as singularidades trazidas pela paciente.