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Table 1 Frequency distribution of pregnant women infected with ZIKV according to the standard of care received (n = 11)

From: Health demands and care of children with congenital Zika syndrome and their mothers in a Brazilian state

Event

When

Where

Activity

Accomplished

First contact of the pregnant woman with the health service due to suspected ZIKV infection

Any moment during pregnancy

PHCI or ECU

Identification of ZIKV fever symptoms

8 (73%)

PHCI or ECU

Symptomatic prescription (acetaminophen or dipyrone)

5 (45%)

PHCI or ECU

Collection of blood and urine for testing

6 (55%)

PHCI or ECU

Orientation about the disease and its consequences

4 (36%)

Routine prenatal follow-up

Throughout pregnancy

PHCI

Minimum of 6 prenatal consultations

9 (82%)

PHCI

High-risk prenatal referral

4 (36%)

Specialized center

Imaging examinations

7 (64%)

High-risk prenatal care

From suspicion or diagnosis

Specialized center

Conducting expert consultations

4 (36%)

Specialized center

Laboratory and imaging tests

Articulation with the social assistance network

From suspicion or diagnosis

PHCI or RCSA

Identification of social vulnerability and referral to reception and care in the RCSA

0 (0%)

RCSA

Feasibility of social benefits

0 (0%)

Assistance to pregnant women carrying a fetus with suspected or diagnosed malformations

From suspicion or diagnosis

PHCI or specialized center

Mental health support by health staff

0 (0%)

Childbirth Care

Day of birth

Maternity hospital

Delivery as planned during prenatal care

8 (73%)

Collection of maternal biological material for laboratory tests

10 (91%)

  1. Abbreviations: ECU Emergency care unit, RCSA Reference Center for Social Assistance, PHCI Public health care institution, ZIKV Zika virus