O exame preventivo para o câncer do colo do útero: uma revisão bibliográfica

Abstract

Cancer of the cervix is one of the most common among women worldwide. In Brazil, it is estimated to be the third malignancy found among women. There is need for its awareness through health education. This study aimed to examine the situation of cancer of the cervix in women aged 25 to 59 years from studies published in the literature and is justified due to low coverage of women aged 25 to 59 years to carry out the examination. We performed a literature review that helped understand what already exists in the literature on the subject and the different forms of analysis performed with the products found. The results show that cancer of the cervix is a serious need of public actions to make the intervention on mortality and morbidity of women ranging in age from 25 to 59 years old. We also highlighted the importance of training health professionals who work at UBS to conduct an active search for women between 25 to 59 years collecting material for the Pap smear, the host of these women and direct them as to perform the procedure to detect and prevent diseases, especially cervical cancer and sexually transmitted diseases. Educational actions for attention to women's health have been widely mentioned by the authors surveyed. We conclude that it is necessary to do a reorganization of the health service, in particular, defining specific actions for women's health care at UBS. For my county this work was valuable because it will enable us to review our activities and the entire health team of UBS.