Banca de DEFESA: RODRIGO DANTAS DA SILVA

Uma banca de DEFESA de DOUTORADO foi cadastrada pelo programa.
STUDENT : RODRIGO DANTAS DA SILVA
DATE: 30/10/2024
TIME: 15:00
LOCAL: Laboratório de Inovação Tecnológica em Saúde (LAIS)
TITLE:

Vertical Transmission of Syphilis in Brazil: Data Science-Based Analyses in Public Health

KEY WORDS:

Sífilis congênita; Transmissão vertical; Saúde pública; Vigilância epidemiológica; Ciência de Dados

PAGES: 80
BIG AREA: Engenharias
AREA: Engenharia Biomédica
SUMMARY:

The thesis investigates the significant public health challenge posed by congenital syphilis, an infection transmitted from mother to fetus. Syphilis, caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum, remains a critical issue due to its potential to cause severe consequences, including congenital infection, miscarriage, and stillbirth. This research focuses on the inadequacies in case reporting and management in Brazil, revealing that a substantial proportion of congenital syphilis cases are recorded based on subjective criteria, leading to incorrect notifications and data inaccuracies. Using data from the Notifiable Diseases Information System (SINAN) of the Unified Health System (SUS) and a specific investigation protocol applied in the state of Rio Grande do Norte, the study highlights the need for improved epidemiological surveillance practices and case management to control the vertical transmission of syphilis. The methodology adopted includes a quantitative analysis of data from 2015 to 2020, revealing that 28.70% of the notified cases contained inadequate information, compromising the reliability of these notifications. The thesis proposes a revision of the Clinical Protocol and Therapeutic Guidelines (PCDT) and advocates for changes in SUS's financing logic, emphasizing the importance of meticulous care and investigation of cases to ensure accurate data and a more effective response to the congenital syphilis epidemic in Brazil. The findings underscore the urgent need for integrated efforts between epidemiological surveillance and primary health care to achieve substantial improvements in the prevention and management of congenital syphilis.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Externo à Instituição - ANTONIO HIGOR FREIRE DE MORAIS - IFRN
Interno - 2524053 - ANTONIO LUIZ PEREIRA DE SIQUEIRA CAMPOS
Externa à Instituição - 2562782 - KARILANY DANTAS COUTINHO - UCExterno à Instituição - JOÃO PAULO QUEIROZ DOS SANTOS - IFRN
Externa ao Programa - 2562782 - KARILANY DANTAS COUTINHO - UFRNExterno à Instituição - MARQUIONY MARQUES DOS SANTOS - UERN
Presidente - 2488270 - RICARDO ALEXSANDRO DE MEDEIROS VALENTIM
Externa à Instituição - THAISA GOIS FARIAS DE MOURA SANTOS LIMA - FIOCRUZ