TEMPORAL TREND OF HIV CASES AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN: AN EPIDEMIOLOGICAL STUDY IN THE STATE OF PARANÁ

Abstract

This study aimed to analyze the temporal trend of HIV infection among pregnant women in the state of Paraná between 2020 and 2024, taking into account sociodemographic and clinical factors. It is an epidemiological, descriptive, and quantitative investigation based on secondary data obtained from the SINAN platform. The findings revealed a significant decline in the number of reported cases within the state, decreasing from 191 notifications in 2020 to only 20 in 2024. A higher prevalence was observed among pregnant women aged 30 to 39 years, with 4 to 11 years of formal education, and predominantly of White ethnicity. The majority of diagnoses occurred during the first trimester of pregnancy, with the exception of 2020, when the second trimester was more prevalent. The study also identified regional disparities in the profile of HIV-positive pregnant women, underscoring existing social and racial inequalities in access to diagnosis and treatment. Thus, understanding the epidemiological profile of pregnant women living with HIV in the state of Paraná is of critical importance for informing and guiding effective prevention strategies.