Objective

To describe the epidemiological profile through sociodemographic, obstetric and partner characteristics of the notified cases of syphilis in pregnant women in the period of 2012 to 2016.

Methods

This is a cross-sectional and descriptive study conducted at the 16th Apucarana Health Region of the State of Paraná through the compulsory notification sheets for syphilis in pregnant women and congenital syphilis inserted in the Notification System of Diseases and Diseases (SINAN).

Results

It was recorded 257 cases of syphilis in pregnant women and 119 cases of congenital syphilis. The prevalent rate of syphilis was 0,97% and the incidence rate of congenital syphilis was 4,73%. Women with congenital syphilis (SG) and congenital syphilis (SC) were mostly white, young, with low schooling and living in urban areas. Untreated partners accounted for 40,8% and 47.05% of the mothers were considered with inadequate treatment. Among live births (NS) with SC, 69.7% did not undergo TT at 18 months and 81.5% did not do TNT in CSF.

Conclusion

The health system must be reorganized ensuring the follow-up and follow-up of both the pregnant and the newborn.

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