PREVENÇÃO E CONTROLE DA SÍFILIS: INTERVENÇÕES COMUNITÁRIAS E EDUCAÇÃO EM SAÚDE EM ZÉ DOCA – MA
PREVENÇÃO E CONTROLE DA SÍFILIS: INTERVENÇÕES COMUNITÁRIAS E EDUCAÇÃO EM SAÚDE EM ZÉ DOCA – MA
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.8901425070510
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Palavras-chave: Sífilis; Epidemiologia; Educação em saúde; Prevenção.
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Keywords: Syphilis; Epidemiology; Health education; Prevention.
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Abstract: ABSTRACT: Syphilis is a curable Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) exclusive to humans, caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum. Recently, it has become a growing public health problem, with a significant increase in incidence. In Brazil, the detection rate of acquired syphilis reached 113.8 cases per 100,000 inhabitants in 2023. In this context, this study aimed to report the implementation of a health education intervention to prevent and control syphilis in the municipality of Zé Doca, MA. For this, three approaches were adopted: a) epidemiological survey, with data from the Notifiable Diseases Information System (SINAN), through the Informatics Department of the Unified Health System (DATASUS), to determine the frequency of acquired, gestational and congenital syphilis in the municipality between 2022 and 2023; b) development of printed and digital educational materials using the Canva platform; and c) presentation and distribution of these materials to high school and college students in the municipality. A high incidence of syphilis in pregnant women and congenital syphilis was found. Although the state of Maranhão has a high incidence of acquired syphilis, the municipality of Zé Doca – MA recorded significantly lower numbers, indicating possible underreporting. Educational strategies, using printed materials and digital content, proved to be effective in disseminating information about the infection and promoting community awareness. Thus, the study contributed to strengthening actions for the prevention, diagnosis, and control of syphilis in the municipality, highlighting the importance of improving notification systems, expanding the provision of rapid testing, and intensifying health education strategies.
- Gustavo Hudson Bento dos Santos
- Matias Holanda Serrão
- Cícero Aquiles da Silva Gonçalves
- Edinalva dos Santos Mendes
- Jaqueline Diniz Pinho
- Rakel Gomes Mendonça
- Wallyson André dos Santos Bezerra