Desenvolvimento de ferramenta para fortalecimento do seguimento pós-tratamento da sífilis na Atenção Primária à Saúde

Abstract

Introduction: Syphilis is a widely known bacterial infection, which has the bacterium Treponema pallidum as its etiological agent. Based on the obstacles related to monitoring after treatment of the infection, it is important to highlight that monitoring the case is essential for continuity of care. Objective: Develop a tool to strengthen syphilis post-treatment follow-up in Primary Health Care. Method: This is a study that used theoretical and field research data to develop a syphilis monitoring tool in primary health care . The present study was carried out in three phases: 1) Theoretical Phase; 2) Field Phase; 3) Analytical phase for building the tool. Results: In phase 1, 20 studies were analyzed, of which 7 highlight educational interventions as central methodology tools for post-treatment follow-up of syphilis. In phase 2, interviews were carried out with Primary Health Care professionals. In phase 3, development of a training course proposal to strengthen post-treatment follow-up for syphilis in Primary Health Care. Conclusion: Based on the data presented , the present study brings the construction of a training course proposal to improve the management of syphilis in Primary Health Care, contributing to the additional training of PHC professionals.