DELINEAMENTO EPIDEMIOLÓGICO DE SÍFILIS ADQUIRIDA EM HOMENS NAS MACRORREGIÕES DE SAÚDE DE MATO GROSSO DO SUL, 2018-2021: UMA ANÁLISE DESCRITIVA

Abstract

Objective: This study analyzed the epidemiological profile of acquired syphilis in men in four health macro-regions of a state in the Central-West region. Method: The research, of a descriptive, quantitative, ecological nature, used data from the Notifiable Diseases Information System from 2018 to 2021 and had as data of interest: sociodemographics such as age group, sex, education and race/color and detection rates of acquired syphilis in the male population. Results: Between 2018 and 2021, there was a 4% increase in the general state average in the incidence of acquired syphilis in men, with a transition in prevalence from whites to mixed race. The most affected age group was 20 to 39 years old, with variations across macro-regions. Between 2018 and 2021, there was a change in the distribution by education level, with a transition from low (5th to 8th year incomplete primary education) to medium (completed secondary education). Conclusion: The predominance of syphilis in men in all macro-regions emphasizes the need to consider local epidemiology to guide the organization of targeted health policies. Therefore, the importance of the primary health care team in the effective implementation of the National Men's Health Policy is highlighted, promoting specific preventive and educational actions, in addition to ensuring equitable access to health services to mitigate the impact of the disease on male population.