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Short Communication • Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop. 53 • 2020 • https://doi.org/10.1590/0037-8682-0199-2019   copy

Syphilis among pregnant women in Northeast Brazil from 2008 to 2015: a trend analysis according to sociodemographic and clinical characteristics

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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.

Keywords:
Syphilis; Pregnant Women; Ecological Studies; Epidemiology

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