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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em Inglês
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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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Índice:
LILACS (Américas)
Assunto principal:
Complicações Infecciosas na Gravidez
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Cuidado Pré-Natal
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Sífilis
Limite:
Adolescente
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Adulto
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Criança
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Feminino
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Humanos
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Gravidez
País/Região como assunto:
América do Sul
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Brasil
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Assunto da revista:
Medicina Tropical
Ano de publicação:
2020
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
País de afiliação:
Brasil
Instituição/País de afiliação:
Universidade Federal de Alagoas/BR
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Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco/BR
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