Testes rápidos Duo para sífilis e HIV na prevenção da transmissão vertical em Goiânia - resultados preliminares

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Vertical transmission of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and syphilis remains a significant public health issue, as it may lead to adverse outcomes for both pregnant women and newborns. In this context, rapid dual tests for syphilis and HIV represent an important strategy for early diagnosis and prevention of vertical transmission during prenatal care. OBJECTIVE: To identify the number of Dual Rapid Tests (syphilis and HIV) performed in the municipality of Goiânia, Goiás, Brazil. METHODOLOGY: This is a cross-sectional and descriptive study that is part of the broader project entitled “Operationalization of Rapid Tests for Sexually Transmitted Infections in Primary Health Care in Goiânia: Barriers and Facilitators.” Data were obtained from the management teams of the health districts of Goiânia and analyzed using descriptive statistics. The study was approved by the Ethics Committees of the Pontifical Catholic University of Goiás (PUC-GO), under Opinion No. 7,032,568, and Dona Iris Maternity and Hospital, under Opinion No. 7,596,028. RESULTS: In 2024, a preliminary total of 1,457 Dual Rapid Tests were performed across six health districts in Goiânia. An unequal distribution was observed among the districts, with the Northwest District presenting the highest number of tests performed (n = 385; 24.5%) and the East District presenting the lowest number (n = 65; 4.4%). CONCLUSION: The findings highlight the importance of recognizing and strengthening rapid testing as a preventive strategy for vertical transmission and as a means of ensuring comprehensive care for pregnant women.