scholarly journals Challenges for the prevention and control congenital syphilis

2019 ◽  
pp. 31-37
Author(s):  
Anna Larissa Mesquita ◽  
Maria Adelane Silva ◽  
Ana Jessyca Sousa ◽  
David Júnior ◽  
Verena Emmanuelle Ferreira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Prevention And Control ◽  
Congenital Syphilis ◽  
And Control

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

2014 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 278-285 ◽  
Author(s):  
Denise Maia Alves da Silva ◽  
Maria Alix Leite Araújo ◽  
Raimunda Magalhães da Silva ◽  
Roumayne Fernandes Vieira Andrade ◽  
Heber José de Moura ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Vertical Transmission ◽  
Prevention And Control ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Congenital Syphilis ◽  
Venereal Disease ◽  
Univariate Analysis ◽  
Family Health ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
And Control

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.

A Nationwide Spatiotemporal Analysis of Syphilis Over 21 Years and Implications for Prevention and Control in China

2019 ◽  
Vol 70 (1) ◽  
pp. 136-139 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yusha Tao ◽  
Marcus Y Chen ◽  
Joseph D Tucker ◽  
Jason J Ong ◽  
Weiming Tang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Prevention And Control ◽  
Congenital Syphilis ◽  
Scale Up ◽  
Spatiotemporal Analysis ◽  
Economic Factors ◽  
Control Programs ◽  
And Control ◽  
Latent Syphilis

Abstract Syphilis control programs have been scaled up due to the substantial burden in China. We analyzed syphilis incidence according to demographic, spatiotemporal, and economic factors. The increasing latent syphilis diagnoses and declining congenital syphilis suggest the effectiveness of scale-up screening. However, primary and secondary cases persist, especially in inland provinces.

Linking decision-making research and cancer prevention and control: Important themes.

2005 ◽  
Vol 24 (4, Suppl) ◽  
pp. S106-S110 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kevin D. McCaul ◽  
Ellen Peters ◽  
Wendy Nelson ◽  
Michael Stefanek
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Cancer Prevention ◽  
Prevention And Control ◽  
Cancer Prevention And Control ◽  
And Control
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