The performance of the Family Health Strategy of Maceió-AL in cases of syphilis during pregnancy
Syphilis in pregnant women, vertical transmission of syphilis, prenatal care
Syphilis is a sexually and vertically transmitted disease, representing an important public health problem. During pregnancy, when vertical transmission occurs, when untreated or inadequately treated, it causes serious health problems for the mother and the fetus, and can result in abortion, stillbirth, premature birth and children with congenital syphilis. Thus, it is necessary that strategic measures of prevention, diagnosis and treatment are adopted continuously in prenatal care. This study aimed to analyze the epidemiological data of the ESF in cases of syphilis during pregnancy in Maceió - AL, between the years 2015-2020. This is a descriptive-exploratory study with a quantitative approach. The main methodological procedure for the construction of information, namely: Cataloging of epidemiological information available in health information systems (SINAN, SINASC, SISAB and health surveillance bulletins). The data were analyzed through quantitative strategies, related to data from health information systems and are arranged in the article "Syphilis in pregnancy and the performance of the ESF: An analysis in the city of Maceió, Alagoas, Brazil in the years 2015 to 2020". ”. As a result of the research, there is a Quick Guide for health professionals, aiming to facilitate care and timely clinical management of pregnant women identified with syphilis and an article “Prenatal care for pregnant women with syphilis in Brazil: A literature review” . And so, the aim is to understand the processes involved in the diagnosis and treatment of syphilis by the ESF, with a view to improving prenatal and puerperal care as a guarantee of early diagnosis and adequate treatment to avoid vertical transmission.