Syphilis in pregnancy: a qualitative investigation of healthcare provider perspectives on barriers to syphilis screening during pregnancy in south-east Queensland

Sarah Warzywoda, James A. Fowler, Clare Nourse, Mandy Wu, Sumudu Britton, Diane Rowling, Paul Griffin, Mattea Lazarou, Zoe Hamilton, Judith A. Dean Over the past decade, the rates of syphilis in pregnancy and congenital syphilis are continuing to rise in south-east Queensland (SEQ). Screening for syphilis during antenatal care is an important factor for prevention. In our study, SEQ healthcare providers identified system-level and individual-level barriers that prevent adequate screening. It is important that these barriers be identified and addressed to improve screening to promote maternal health and prevent congenital syphilis in SEQ.
Source: Sexual Health - Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Source Type: research