Práticas de enfermeiros no combate à sífilis na gestação na atenção primária: uma revisão integrativa

an integrative review

Abstract

Syphilis is one of the most prevalent infections during pregnancy and is associated with increased perinatal morbidity and mortality, making early identification and timely treatment implementation essential. In primary care, prenatal care relies on technologies and a multidisciplinary team to screen for and treat the infection, with nurses playing a prominent role in this process. Thus, the present study aimed to identify, in the scientific literature, the actions taken by professionals in combating the infection during pregnancy within the context of Brazilian primary care. An integrative literature review was conducted in the virtual libraries: Virtual Health Library (VHL) and Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO). Original articles in Portuguese, published between 2014 and 2023 and characterized as primary studies, were selected with the help of the Rayyan tool. After analyzing the publications, 12 articles were included, indicating that nurses follow the guidelines of the Ministry of Health, although some discrepancies exist in certain practices. Among the main activities performed are rapid testing, health education, ordering of exams, prescribing and administering treatment, and partner engagement. The results reinforce the fundamental role of nurses in combating the infection, while also highlighting the need for protocol dissemination and continuous education, thereby strengthening professional practice.