Publications by authors named "Leticya Aparecida de Lima"
Article Synopsis
- Syphilis is a major global health issue that can lead to severe outcomes like stillbirths, emphasizing the need for ongoing monitoring among women of reproductive age.
- A study in Dourados, Brazil, found a syphilis prevalence of 6.04% among women, with factors such as low income, lack of high school education, and a history of STIs linked to higher infection rates.
- Additionally, many women reported inconsistent condom use and multiple sexual partners, indicating a need for improved healthcare initiatives to promote regular screening and treatment compliance to reduce syphilis cases.