Syphilis in during pregnancy

association of maternal and perinatal characteristics in a region of southern Brazil

Authors

  • Camila Padovani Hospital e Maternidade Santa Rita
  • Rosana Rosseto de Oliveira Universidade Estadual de Maringá
  • Sandra Marisa Pelloso Universidade Estadual de Maringá

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/rlae.v26i0.154237

Keywords:

Syphilis, Pregnancy, Risk Factors, Congenital, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Maternal and Child Health

Abstract

Objective: to analyze the prevalence of syphilis in during pregnancy and its association with socioeconomic characteristics, reproductive history, prenatal and labor care, and newborn characteristics. Method: a retrospective, cross-sectional study based on gestational and congenital syphilis reports. A (records) linkage was performed in the Brazilian databases: “Information System for Notifiable Diseases” (Sistema de Informação de Agravos de Notificação – SINAN); “Live Births Information System” (Sistema de Informação sobre Nascidos Vivos - SINASC); and “Mortality Information System” (Sistema de Informação sobre Mortalidade - SIM). Results: the prevalence of gestational syphilis was 0.57%. The following associations of syphilis in pregnancy were found: non-white skin color/ethnicity (PR=4.6, CI=3.62-5.76); low educational level (PR=15.4; CI=12.60-18.86); and absence of prenatal care (PR=7.4, CI=3.68-14.9). The perinatal outcomes associated with gestational syphilis were prematurity (PR=1.6 CI=1.17-2.21) and low birth weight (PR=1.6; CI=1.14-2.28). Two deaths from congenital syphilis, one death from another cause and five stillbirths were reported. Conclusion: the results signify a long way until reaching the World Health Organization’s goal of eradicating congenital syphilis.

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Author Biographies

  • Camila Padovani, Hospital e Maternidade Santa Rita

    MSc, Enfermeira, Hospital e Maternidade Santa Rita

  • Rosana Rosseto de Oliveira, Universidade Estadual de Maringá

    Pós-doutorando, Universidade Estadual de Maringá, Maringá, PR, Brasil. Bolsista da Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES).

  • Sandra Marisa Pelloso, Universidade Estadual de Maringá

    PhD, Professor Titular, Departamento de Enfermagem, Universidade Estadual de Maringá

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Published

2019-02-01

Issue

Vol. 26 (2018)

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Syphilis in during pregnancy: association of maternal and perinatal characteristics in a region of southern Brazil. (2019). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 26, e3019. https://doi.org/10.1590/rlae.v26i0.154237