Desafios e estratégias na promoção da adesão ao exame citopatológico: um estudo na Unidade Básica de Saúde em Extremas de Santa Luzia, Graça-CE.

Abstract

Cervical cancer is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality among Brazilian women, presenting a major challenge in primary healthcare. This study focuses on the Basic Health Unit (UBS) Extremas de Santa Luzia, located in the municipality of Graça, Ceará, where low adherence to the Pap smear, essential for cervical cancer prevention, has been observed. The aim of this study is to promote increased adherence to the Pap smear among women in the community through an intervention project that addresses challenges such as limited access to health services, lack of knowledge about the importance of prevention, and the stigmas associated with the procedure. The proposed actions include training healthcare professionals, implementing educational campaigns, alternating professionals responsible for collecting the tests, and organizing campaigns to facilitate the examination. The intervention is expected to result in a 60% increase in adherence to the Pap smear, improving prevention and early detection of cervical cancer, and contributing to the reduction of morbidity and mortality among the women served by the UBS Extremas de Santa Luzia.