Perfil das mulheres que realizam o exame de mamografia na atenção primária no município de Passo Fundo - RS

Abstract

The aim of the study was to describe the sociodemographic and epidemiological profile of women assisted in Primary Health Care who underwent a mammogram. This is a descriptive cross-sectional study that analyzed 434 women assisted in Primary Health Care in Passo Fundo - RS, by applying a questionnaire to participants in the waiting room at health units from May to August 2019 Data were double-entered and analyzed in open access programs (EpiData and PSPP). About the results found, it was observed that, the population indicated for the mammography exam, women aged 50-69 years, represented only 71 (16.3%) of the total sample. Regarding the practice of physical activity, 430 (99.0%) of the answers were negative, most of the participants 291 (67.2%) revealed to be white, 245 (61.0%) were between 5 and 11 years old. of complete studies. Another relevant data was evidenced in the self-perception of health, in which 372 (86.0%) positive responses were found. Furthermore, 332 (76.5%) of the women interviewed had a chronic disease and 283 (69.2%) had an income above the minimum wage per capita. The results can guide public policies aimed at the portion of the female population that does the least mammography screening, enabling greater population adherence to undergo the exam, increased diagnoses and early treatments with better quality of life.