GESTATIONAL SYPHILIS: NURSING CARE IN PRIMARY HEALTH CARE

Abstract

Introduction: Syphilis is an infection caused by a bacterium, treponema pallidum, which is exclusive to humans and has a cure. When it affects pregnant women, it has negative outcomes, such as premature birth, spontaneous abortion, low birth weight and congenital syphilis. Primary care plays a fundamental role in the diagnosis and treatment of pregnant women affected by syphilis, due to the availability and performance of rapid tests during prenatal consultations. Nursing professionals are essential for the control and treatment of syphilis cases in prenatal care. Objective: To describe the approach of the scientific literature in relation to gestational syphilis and nursing care in primary care. Methodology: The study addresses the integrative literature review method using the following databases: Bdenf, Lilacs and Scielo; through the regulated descriptors in health: syphilis; prenatal; primary care; nursing care. The crossing was performed using the Boolean operator AND. The sample consists of articles that meet the inclusion criteria: studies that present the aforementioned theme; full text available in Portuguese, English and Spanish, published between 2019 and 2024. Articles that are presented in duplicate will be excluded. After collection, the data were presented in tables with the following variables: Title, Author, Year, Journal, Objective, Methodology and Results, and were analyzed using the relevant literature. Because this is a study review, approval by the ethics and research committee is not necessary. Results and discussion: Reports important evidence on nursing care for gestational syphilis in primary care, which is considered a major public health problem, and its approach in prenatal consultations is essential.  FINAL Considerations: The studies reviewed point out the complexity of gestational syphilis and the difficulties faced by the Unified Health System (SUS) in confronting and combating this infection, which when not treated or treated inadequately, can have severe consequences for maternal and child health. . Therefore, it is essential that it is addressed during prenatal consultations in primary care. By training nurses to identify, address the infection and raise awareness among the population, it is possible to improve health outcomes for pregnant women and their babies, promoting a more effective perspective and comprehensive assistance in primary health care.