Saúde do homem: ações para a detecção precoce do câncer de próstata na atenção primária à saúde

Abstract

Prostate cancer is a major public health problem nowadays, affecting on average one in six men cancer. Their high frequency was a major factor in the choice of the theme, among many others experienced by the team in charge of Families Health, in the city of Conselheiro Lafaiete Minas Gerais. The overall objective of this study is to outline a strategy for prevention and early detection of prostate cancer in health primary care. This is a study based on literature review of prostate cancer and a proposal for action by the multidisciplinary team of Families Health, in order to humanize and better assist health service users from the area. Among the findings from the literature review there is not a consensus among the scientific community about what are the best ways for prevention/early detection of prostate cancer. The proposed intervention is designed to facilitate the entrance of the user audience to basic health unit. We conclude that the biggest difficulty was the resistance to prostate examination, cause low health education and prejudice.