Perfil epidemiológico das gestantes diagnosticadas com sífilis na região de saúde de Barra do Corda: análise de notificações de 2018 a 2021

Abstract

Syphilis is an infectious disease that has a major impact on public health, where many authors consider that there is currently an epidemic of syphilis. This pathology lasts for centuries and can be transmitted sexually, blood and transversely. It aims to understand the epidemiological profile of pregnant women diagnosed with syphilis in the area corresponding to the health region of Barra do Corda from 2018 to 2019. Grajaú and Barra do Corda. On the other hand, Fernando Falcão is the district with the smallest population and was the fourth with the most cases of congenital syphilis. As for the diagnoses, they were mostly performed while the pregnant woman was in the primary stage. The brown color was the one that presented the highest number of notifications. The Barra do Corda regional within its six municipalities comprises a complex area to be studied, with a large territorial area and nuance that need to be considered when carrying out research activities or health actions, considering cultural riches and social problems