Syphilis in pregnant women: a distributive overview of cases over 10 years in the state of Sã o Paulo

Abstract

Objective: We sought to analyze the distributive trend and epidemiology of syphilis cases in pregnant women in the state of São Paulo between 2013 and 2023. Method: An observational study based on secondary data from SINAN and IBGE databases available on DATASUS. The number of diagnoses per 100,000 women was analyzed, considering race and age group variables. Linear regression was performed to identify trends, with statistical significance defined by p ≤ 0.05. Results: a growth trend in cases over the decade was identified, with a sharp decline in 2023. Between 2017 and 2022, diagnoses per 100,000 women exceeded the regression estimates (p = 0.022), being more prevalent among black women and those aged 20–39 years. Conclusion: Results highlighted a progression of syphilis cases in pregnant women, emphasizing the need for equitable health policies and clinical strategies, such as the use of point-of-care tests, which may have contributed to the reduction of cases in 2023.