Impacto da capacitação em equipes de saúde básica acerca do hpv e da sua vacinação em um município de médio porte de minas gerais

Abstract

Introduction: Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is the DNA virus that causes the most prevalent sexually transmitted infection in the world, being responsible for about 70% of cases of cervical cancer and up to 90% of anogenital warts. The proximity of primary care professionals to the community in which they operate allows them to guide individuals about the prevention and treatment of this infection, transforming technical knowledge into language accessible to all. Objectives: To determine the impact of training basic health teams on knowledge about HPV and its vaccination in a medium-sized municipality in Minas Gerais (MG). Methods: This is an analytical, cross-sectional study conducted in nine Basic Health Units (UBSs) in Barbacena (MG) with 73 health professionals. A questionnaire was applied before and after the training, which was based on the active methodology of the Arch of Charles Maguerez. Results: The intervention had a proven impact through a significant difference in the increase in the number of correct answers (p <0.0001) and in the reduction of the number of doubts (p <0.0001) between the applications of the questionnaire. The level of knowledge about HPV previously established as satisfactory was surpassed by more participants in the second application of the questionnaire in relation to the first. Conclusion: The results emphasize the importance of providing training on HPV and its vaccination for professionals working in primary care, especially community health workers, as they have a closer relationship with users of UBSs and great influence .on the decisions of the population answered