Cervical cancer

Authors

  • Klíscia Rosa de Sousa Escola Superior de Ciências da Saúde - ESCS
  • Maria Aureni de Lavor Miranda Escola Superior de Ciências da Saúde - ESCS

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51723/ccs.v29i03.269

Keywords:

Uterine Cervical Neoplasms, Papanicolaou Test, Primary Prevention

Abstract

Introduction: Uterine Cervical Neoplasms is the fourth most common type of cancer among women. This study aims to identify the perception of women about the Papanicolau preventive exam. Methods: Qualitative study with 17 women through an interview recorded between June and July 2016. The data were analyzed using simple descriptive statistics and content analysis. Results and discussions: Most participants (58.82%) had a median age of 45 years and incomplete elementary education (47%). The categories were grouped as follows: 'Women's demand for Papanicolau preventive exam', 'Women's knowledge about cervical cancer prevention' and 'Feelings experienced on the occasion of Papanicolau preventive exam’. Conclusion: The perception of women reflects aspects of loss prevention policies and actions. Thus, it is necessary to expand health education in primary care.

 

 

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Author Biography

Maria Aureni de Lavor Miranda, Escola Superior de Ciências da Saúde - ESCS

Docente do curso de graduação em enfermagem da ESCS e do curso técnico de enfermagem da ETESB

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Published

2019-04-23

How to Cite

1.
de Sousa KR, Miranda MA de L. Cervical cancer. Com. Ciências Saúde [Internet]. 2019 Apr. 23 [cited 2024 Jul. 3];29(03). Available from: https://revistaccs.escs.edu.br/index.php/comunicacaoemcienciasdasaude/article/view/269

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Saúde Coletiva

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