High Prevalence of Syphilis among Young Pregnant Women in the Brazilian Amazon: A Cross-Sectional Study Based on Clinical Records in a Public Health Reference Unit in the City of Belém

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作者
Franca, Ana Paula Figueiredo de Montalvao [1 ,2 ]
de Sousa, Camille Massena [1 ,2 ]
de Lima, Misma Suely Goncalves Araujo [1 ,2 ]
Fonseca, Ricardo Roberto de Souza [2 ]
Laurentino, Rogerio Valois [2 ]
Monteiro, Jacqueline Cortinhas [2 ]
Feitosa, Rosimar Neris Mantins [2 ]
dos Santos, Leonardo Miranda [3 ]
Oliveira-Filho, Aldemir Branco [4 ]
Machado, Luiz Fernando Almeida [1 ,2 ]
机构
[1] Fed Univ Para, Biol Infect & Parasit Agents Postgrad Program, BR-66075110 Belem, PA, Brazil
[2] Fed Univ Para, Inst Biol Sci, Virol Lab, BR-66075110 Belem, PA, Brazil
[3] Fed Univ Para, Inst Biol Sci, Bacteriol Lab, BR-66075110 Belem, PA, Brazil
[4] Fed Univ Para, Inst Coastal Studies, Study & Res Grp Vulnerable Populat, BR-68600000 Braganca, PA, Brazil
来源
PATHOGENS | 2024年 / 13卷 / 08期
关键词
Treponema pallidum; sexually transmitted infections; pregnant women; sexual and reproductive health;
D O I
10.3390/pathogens13080686
中图分类号
Q93 [微生物学];
学科分类号
071005 ; 100705 ;
摘要
Background: Syphilis remains a significant global public health concern, and one of its consequences in pregnant women is the potential occurrence of congenital syphilis due to Treponema pallidum infection. This study determined the prevalence of syphilis among pregnant women undergoing prenatal care in a neighborhood on the outskirts of the city of Bel & eacute;m, Brazilian Amazon. Methods: This cross-sectional study used data from clinical records of 611 pregnant women who underwent prenatal care at a public health unit in 2019 and 2020. The reagent result for VDRL was used as an indicator of syphilis. Odds Ratio and chi-square tests were used to evaluate the association of information from pregnant women with syphilis. Results: The overall prevalence of syphilis was 5.2 % (32/611; 95 % CI: 3.5-7.0 %). Age under 23 years was identified as a risk factor for syphilis. Conclusions: The prevalence of syphilis among pregnant women in the outskirts of Bel & eacute;m is high, especially among younger women. There is an urgent need to intensify innovative sexual and reproductive health education initiatives and emphasize the importance of consistent practice of preventive measures against syphilis and other STIs in the Amazon region, especially in the young population.
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