Exame preventivo de colo uterino: fatores relaciomados à adesão das mulheres

Abstract

This study aimed to identify scientific evidence on factors related to adherence to preventive examination of the cervix in women 25 to 59 years. We conducted a narrative review. According to the goal, after analysis, we identified three categories of themes common to the items belonging to the sample, were: cervical cancer, risk factors for developing cervical cancer and prevention strategies, factors related to accession of women to the Pap smear. The results of the review narrative study show that there are many aspects relating to adherence to preventive examination of the cervix, and the principal were: his wife have children, be aware and know the importance of the Pap smear. Other studies show that the grounds of membership of women in search of the Pap test are different, being the main reasons: to have a spontaneous self-importance on the exam, medical and gynecological complaints. For prevention to be held, it is necessary that health professionals recognize the rights of women, promoting individual and integrated actions aimed at women's health related to the issue of cervical cancer. Among these actions is important that health professionals consider all the concerns of women being served by listening and valuing their complaints and problems, clarifying their questions and informing them of all matters pertaining to the importance of prevention.