Baixa adesão da realização do rastreamento do câncer de colo uterino na Unidade Básica de Saúde da Família Bosque em Araguaia - Minas Gerais

Abstract

According to the National Cancer Institute, cervical cancer is the third most frequent tumor in the female population, behind breast and colorectal cancer. It is the fourth leading cause of cancer death in Brazil. Some 16,370 new cases are estimated for the year 2018. Although the importance of cervical cancer screening being universally advocated, there is a low level of adherence among women in several cities in Brazil. This study aims to elaborate a proposal to intervene to expand the coverage of uterine cervix cancer screening in women aged 25 to 64 in the community served by the Bosque family's basic health unit in Araguari, state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. To support the preparation of the proposal, a bibliographical research was carried out in the databases of the Virtual Health Library and in the manuals of the Ministry of Health that deal with this topic. The proposal was elaborated using the steps of situational strategic planning. It is expected that with the planned actions will be possible to expand the screening of cervical cancer in the population between 25 and 64 years residing in the territory of the Basic Health Unit Grove family.