Maternal and congenital syphilis in Indigenous Peoples: a scoping review of the worldwide literature.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Syphilis is among the most common sexually transmitted infections worldwide. When it occurs during pregnancy, it can seriously affect the fetus and newborn`s health. The scarcity of studies on maternal and congenital syphilis in Indigenous Peoples remains an obstacle to its control in these populations. This study aimed to explore the breadth of the literature, map updated evidence, and identify knowledge gaps on maternal and congenital syphilis in Indigenous Peoples worldwide.

Methods

We conducted a Scoping review following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses - Extension for Scoping Reviews. In March 2021, we collected data through a priority search on PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, and SciELO.

Results

The strategy yielded 2

SUBMITTER: Cardoso AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10169209 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature