Adesão à realização do exame citopatológico no Centro de Saúde do bairro Pompéia no estado de Minas Gerais

Abstract

Cervical cancer is considered a major problem in public health, affecting women of all ages especially the lower socio economic class, in developing countries like Brazil. The most effective approach to the control of cervical cancer is done by Pap smear testing. Being the responsibility of health professionals to guide the female population on the importance of periodic use of this test for early diagnosis of the disease, then it is possible treatment at an early stage and, consequently, decreased morbidity and mortality from this cancer. The study is justified by the great social and financial impact caused by this disease. It is therefore of paramount importance to clarify clearly and objectively the purpose of examining these women, since ignorance contributes significantly to the low or no adherence to coping programs and prevention of cancer and the Pap smear testing. Objective of this study was to discuss improvements with respect to adhesion of customers Pap test and thus carry out early diagnosis. With the study we observed variables of cervical cancer and its prevention in several variables.