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. 2020 Mar 16:53:e20190199. doi: 10.1590/0037-8682-0199-2019. eCollection 2020.

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.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Brazil / epidemiology
  • Child
  • Family Practice / statistics & numerical data*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / epidemiology*
  • Prenatal Care*
  • Socioeconomic Factors
  • Spatio-Temporal Analysis
  • Syphilis / epidemiology*
  • Young Adult