PREVALENCE OF VULVOVAGINITIS IN PREGNANT WOMEN CARED FOR AT BASIC HEALTH UNITS

Objective: This study aimed to identify the prevalence of vulvovaginitis in pregnant women assisted in Basic Health Units. Methods: This is a descriptive epidemiological study with quantitative approach conducted in Basic Health Units in the municipality of Floriano-PI, Brazil. From July to September 2021, 345 medical records of pregnant women were analyzed, of which 69 met the research criteria. Results: Regarding the sociodemographic profile, the mean age of pregnant women was 26.57 ±7.111 years, most were brown, with elementary or high school education, farmers, married or in a stable relationship, and multiparous. As for the clinical profile, most were in the second trimester of pregnancy, 4 had comorbidities, Coccus was the prevalent vaginal microbiology, the prominent diagnostic method was clinical, the frequent sign was leukorrhea, and among the treatments, there was predominance of vaginal use. Conclusion: It was verified a predominance of 20% of vulvovaginitis diagnoses among pregnant women assisted at the units. Knowing the sociodemographic and clinical characteristics was important to trace the profile of the participants, because through these data health professionals and the responsible institutions will work to improve the service and provide health promotion and preventive actions to the most vulnerable women.