Desafios enfrentados por profissionais de saúde no combate a sífilis na atenção primária em saúde

Abstract

Introduction: Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum. It manifests in acquired, gestational and congenital forms, and is currently a highly prevalent notifiable disease. Even though it is a disease of simple and low-cost diagnosis and treatment, it is still a challenge to be faced by all health professionals, presenting itself as a public health problem. Objective: To identify the main challenges faced by health professionals in the fight against syphilis in Primary Health Care. Methodology: This is an integrative qualitative review. The collection was carried out from November to December 2021 through virtual access to the databases: Scopus, PubMed Central, Embase and Web Of Science, published between 2016 and 2021. The descriptors were used: Primary health care, Syphilis and Nursing. Results: 7 articles were included, with different methodologies, despite the different approaches and methodologies; in all studies some type of challenge faced by health professionals in the fight against syphilis was demonstrated. Conclusion: This study allowed us to identify that there are many challenges to be faced in primary health care. Therefore, the importance of screening for syphilis at this level of care is highlighted, intensifying the performance of health education activities, timely diagnosis, adherence to treatment by the sexual partner, and preventive actions.