Syphilis among pregnant women in Northeast Brazil from 2008 to 2015: A trend analysis according to sociodemographic and clinical characteristics

Abstract

Introduction: The number of syphilis cases among pregnant women in Brazil has increased. This study aimed to analyze the temporal trend of syphilis indicators among pregnant women in Northeast Brazil. Methods: A time-series study was performed. Results: We observed an increase in the detection rate of syphilis among pregnant women, those aged 15-19 years, and those of brown ethnicity. A strong correlation was observed between the detection rate of syphilis and family health strategy coverage. Conclusions: Despite an increase in primary care coverage, The increase in cases of syphilis among pregnant women is still considered a challenge.