Análise da cobertura do exame citopatológico do colo do útero no município de Doresópolis-MG

Abstract

A Shares of Womens Health are some of the responsabilites of Primary Care. Among these activities we highlight the prevention of cancer of the cervix by performing activities such as screening for cancer of the cervix. For its importance and impact on public health, this study aimed to analyze the coverage of Pap smear of the cervix in the municipality of Doresópolis- MG. From 1993 to drive the city's health began to realize the collection of material for cytological examination of the cervix, the combined actions of health education and assistance for women. Initially tests were conducted by a spontaneous demand, but if this picture was changing through the efforts of the team and conducting active searches. The data in this study were collected from the registry of cervical screening, medical records, results of examinations, reports of the epidemiological situation analysis and the county made in the period 2005 to 2009. In the analyzed period there was a considerable increase in the number of Pap tests performed, particularly in women aged 25-59 years. The Pap smear of the cervix was performed in the city in greater numbers by the unit's nurse for greater acceptability, achieving ease the negative feelings about the test. However, there was increase in abnormalities such as CIN grades I and III, may be explained by the higher compliance of women to the examination and also by possible increased exposure of these women to risk factors. This early detection of disease allows timely treatment, increasing the chance of cure, reducing cases of worsening of disease and mortality from this disease. The analysis of the coverage of cervical cancer screening in the county allowed the visualization of the epidemiology of cervical cancer and the construction of indicators and determinants of this morbidity, allowing the assessment and planning strategies to enhance the activities in Women's Health.