Análise espacial e tendência temporal da sífilis congênita no Rio Grande do Norte de 2008 a 2022

Abstract

Objective: To identify which health regions in Rio Grande do Norte were affected by Congenital Syphilis through Spatial Analysis and based on this, define the temporal trend for infection in these locations. Method: This is an ecological study with a quantitative approach using secondary data, with spatial analysis techniques and temporal trends that highlight the results related to CS in Rio Grande do Norte (RN) in 2008 to 2022. Results: The incidence of CS cases in 2022 reached the mark of 525 new cases in the state, around 100 fewer cases when compared to 2021. Of these, the 7th RS was responsible for 322 cases, with a substantially higher average than that of other regions. The 3rd RS represents the fourth highest percentage of the total population of RN and the first highest average of SC per 1000/LB in the territory, with 25.51 cases 1000/NV, followed by the 1st RS, with 10.91/1000 NV. The 3rd RS represents the fourth highest percentage of the total population of RN and the first highest average of SC per 1000/LB in the territory, with 25.51 cases 1000/NV, followed by the 1st RS, with 10.91/1000 NV. Regarding the temporal trend, a more significant increase is expected in the 8th, 3rd and 7th RS, respectively. Conclusion: The spatial analysis of the state of Rio Grande do Norte found a greater incidence of exposure to congenital syphilis in the 1st, 3rd, 7th and 8th health regions. Given the data studied, an increase in health regions is expected, which could result in an overload on health services. Therefore, adequate management of infected pregnant women must be reinforced in primary care, as well as investment in prevention and education actions to avoid new cases