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Implementation of fast tests for syphilis and HIV in prenatal care in Fortaleza - Ceará
Ana Cristina Martins Uchoa Lopes1, Maria Alix Leite de Araújo1, Lea Dias Pimentel Gomes Vasconcelo2
1Programa de Pós-Graduação em Saúde Coletiva, Universidade de Fortaleza, Fortaleza, CE, Brasil.
Objective:
to describe the implementation of the Fast Test (FT) of syphilis and HIV in prenatal care in primary healthcare units in Fortaleza, Ceará.
Method:
a descriptive study with a quantitative approach. There were training supervisions carried out in 24 units between May and August 2014, and the inclusion criterion was to have at least one trained professional.
Results:
the physical space, the availability, validity and the performance of FT in prenatal were analyzed. The data were presented in simple frequency tables. It was identified adequate space in 79.2% of the units, availability of FT in 62.5%, performing the tests in 37.5%, and of these, 55.6% doing these procedures in routine prenatal care.
Conclusion:
the primary units have difficulties in implementing FT in syphilis and HIV in the prenatal routine. This activity is seen as an effective strategy to reduce vertical transmission of these infections.
