Knowledge of healthcare professionals regarding the vertical transmission of syphilis in Fortaleza -CE, Brazil

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Denise Maia Alves Da Silva¹  Maria Alix Leite Araújo¹  Raimunda Magalhães Da Silva¹  Roumayne Fernandes Vieira Andrade¹  Heber José De Moura¹  Ana Beatriz Barbosa Esteves¹ 

关键词: Syphilis;    Congenital syphilis;    Pregnant women;    Family health strategy;    Knowledge;    Sífilis;    Sífilis congénita;    Mujeres embarazadas;    Estrategia de salud familiar;    Conocimiento;    Sífilis;    Sífilis congênita;    Gestantes;    Saúde da família;    Conhecimento;   

DOI  :  10.1590/0104-07072014000510013

来源: SciELO

【 摘 要 】

The aim of this study was to investigate the knowledge of family health strategy professionals regarding the prevention and control of the vertical transmission of syphilis. This cross-sectional study was carried out in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil, from August to October 2009. A questionnaire was used, with its correct answers being in line with the recommendations of the Ministry of Health. Univariate analysis was carried out, with frequency distribution, mean and standard deviation. A total of 269 professionals participated, 44.7% had 6 to 10 years of experience in the FHS, and 60% of the questions regarding their knowledge were answered correctly: 75.8% were aware of the request period of the Venereal Disease Research Laboratory (VDRL) test; 78.1% of the alternative drug for the treatment for pregnant women allergic to penicillin, 55.1% of the request period for VDRL for cure and control, and 50.2% of the conduct with a sexual partner. It was concluded that healthcare professionals are unaware of the appropriate actions for the prevention and control of congenital syphilis.

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