title: Implementation of fast tests for syphilis and HIV in prenatal care in Fortaleza - Ceará.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  to describe the implementation of the Fast Test (FT) of syphilis and HIV in prenatal care in primary healthcare units in Fortaleza, Ceará.
  
  
  METHODS
  a descriptive study with a quantitative approach. There were training supervisions carried out in 24 units between May and August 2014, and the inclusion criterion was to have at least one trained professional.
  
  
  RESULTS
  the physical space, the availability, validity and the performance of FT in prenatal were analyzed. The data were presented in simple frequency tables. It was identified adequate space in 79.2% of the units, availability of FT in 62.5%, performing the tests in 37.5%, and of these, 55.6% doing these procedures in routine prenatal care.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  the primary units have difficulties in implementing FT in syphilis and HIV in the prenatal routine. This activity is seen as an effective strategy to reduce vertical transmission of these infections.
authors: Programa de Pós-Graduação em Saúde Coletiva, Universidade de Fortaleza, Fortaleza, CE, Brasil.
authors: Ana Cristina Martins Uchoa
authors: AC
authors: Lopes
authors: Programa de Pós-Graduação em Saúde Coletiva, Universidade de Fortaleza, Fortaleza, CE, Brasil.
authors: Maria Alix Leite
authors: MA
authors: de Araújo
authors: Área Técnica de Saúde da Mulher e Gênero, Rede Cegonha, Secretaria Municipal de Saúde, Fortaleza, CE, Brasil.
authors: Lea Dias Pimentel Gomes
authors: LD
authors: Vasconcelo
authors: Área Técnica de DST/Aids e Hepatites Virais, Secretaria Municipal de Saúde, Fortaleza, CE, Brasil.
authors: Fabiana Sales Vitoriano
authors: FS
authors: Uchoa
authors: Hospital Universitário Walter Cantídio, Universidade Federal do Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brasil.
authors: Helen Pereira
authors: HP
authors: Rocha
authors: Residência Integrada em Saúde, Escola de Saúde Pública do Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brasil.
authors: Janete Romão
authors: JR
authors: dos Santos
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D018445:Infectious Disease Transmission, Vertical; D011247:Pregnancy; D011251:Pregnancy Complications, Infectious; D011295:Prenatal Care; D013587:Syphilis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000517:prevention & control; D055815:Young Adult