Temporal evolution of Toxoplasmosis cases in pregnant women: an ecological study

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Toxoplasmosis, Parental Care, Womens Health, Epidemiology, Comprehensive Health Care

Abstract

Objectives: The objective is to describe the epidemiological profile of cases of gestational toxoplasmosis reported in Alagoas in the period from 2019 to 2023. Methods: This is an ecological, descriptive and retrospective epidemiological study, with a quantitative approach, carried out from data collected in the Health Information (TabNet), referring to cases of Gestational Toxoplasmosis. Cases reported between 2019 and 2023 were retrospectively evaluated. Results: A total of 898 reported cases of gestational toxoplasmosis were recorded. The research showed that the evolution of the disease, associated with gestational trimesters, race, age group and education reflect the socioeconomic conditions of a given population. Conclusion: In addition to demonstrating how early diagnosis favors positive outcomes. Understanding the social situation of pregnant women and all the sociodemographic factors that surround them is essential to effectively contribute to reducing cases of gestational toxoplasmosis.

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2025-10-08

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Silva, J. K. A. M. da, Araújo, S. T. de, Santos, A. A. P. dos, Sanches, M. E. T. de L., Alves, V. de M., & Porfírio , J. K. F. (2025). Temporal evolution of Toxoplasmosis cases in pregnant women: an ecological study. Revista De Divulgação Científica Sena Aires, 14(3), 1871–1880. Retrieved from https://rdcsa.emnuvens.com.br/revista/article/view/953

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