Instituição de grupo de mulheres para discussão permanente sobre a saúde da mulher com foco no exame citopatológico

Abstract

Primary Health Care (PHC) plays an essential role in health promotion and disease prevention, being the first point of contact for individuals with the health system. The Family Health Strategy (FHS) is based on collaborative and interdisciplinary work, aiming to provide comprehensive health care. In the context of women's health, comprehensive care should occur throughout the life cycle. This care should include actions for prevention, promotion, treatment, and recovery of health, ensuring equitable and quality access to health services. Cervical cancer is a major public health problem globally, even though it has easy screening, slow progression, and early treatment. Therefore, among the main strategies for controlling cervical cancer, the cytopathological examination is a great ally in the early detection of cervical neoplasia, considering that, when detected early, the chance of cure reaches 100%. Based on the context experienced in the municipality of Patos do Piauí, given the need for greater participation of the female population in undergoing cytopathological examinations at the health unit, this intervention project proposes to establish a women's group to discuss women's health with a focus on preventive cytopathological examinations. It is expected that this will lead to a better understanding among professionals of the importance of the examination, the promotion of a supportive environment and exchange of information within the women's group, a feeling of greater information and empowerment to make decisions about their care, resulting in an increase in the demand for health services. Finally, it is expected that there will be an increase in the number of examinations performed, contributing to the early detection of abnormalities and a reduction in mortality from cervical cancer.