Lexical analysis of terms related to nursing care for pregnant women with syphilis

Abstract

Objective: To analyze the lexicon related to nursing care for pregnant women with syphilis, based on the scientific literature. Method: A scoping review conducted according to the framework proposed by Arksey and O’Malley and the PRISMA-ScR guidelines. Searches were performed in national and international databases (PubMed, CINAHL, Web of Science, LILACS, SciELO, CAPES Theses and Dissertations Portal, Open Access Scientific Repository of Portugal – RCAAP, National ETD Portal, and Theses Canada), with no restrictions on language or year. Primary studies and gray literature available in full text that addressed the study objective were included; editorials, opinion pieces, and reviews were excluded. The selected studies were submitted to lexical analysis using the IRaMuTeQ software, supported by Roy’s Adaptation Theory. Results: A total of 10,875 records were identified, of which only 11 met the study objective and comprised the final corpus, totaling 641 segments analyzed. Seven classes emerged: Policy and Access; Management and Service; Community Network; Reception and Bond; Maternal-Child Care; Early Detection; and Diagnosis and Treatment. These categories highlight the complexity and interdependence among the clinical, social, and organizational dimensions of care. Conclusion: Lexical analysis revealed a representative vocabulary for nursing care of pregnant women with syphilis.