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
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53: e20190199, 2020. tab, graf
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in English
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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.
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Main subject:
Pregnancy Complications, Infectious
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Prenatal Care
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Syphilis
Limits:
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
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Brazil
Language:
English
Journal:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Journal subject:
Tropical Medicine
Year:
2020
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Universidade Federal de Alagoas/BR
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Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco/BR
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