Rastreamento do câncer de colo de útero em mulheres com deficiência física motora no Oeste de Santa Catarina

Abstract

Cancer is defined as a genetic alteration in which there is an alteration and disorderly growth of cells in a given tissue. Therefore, early detection is essential for control and treatment, when the diagnosis is made late, there is an increase in morbidity and mortality rates, the best way to prevent cervical cancer is to perform cytopathology. Actions to control the disease have been implemented since the last century, however the data still show high mortality rates. Women with disabilities and reduced mobility encounter many difficulties in health services that can discourage or prevent access to gynecological follow-up. Therefore, the objective of this study was to evaluate cervical cancer screening in women with physical motor disabilities in primary care. to the health. This is a quantitative study, used for data collection the instrument of the study by Sperling et al, the instrument was sent to the Family Health Centers in the municipality directed to the assistance nurses who carry out preventive collection in their daily routines . Excel and Pspp programs were used for data analysis. Pearson's chi-square test was used to analyze the distribution of the dependent variable with a 95% confidence interval, considering statistically significant values of p< 0.05. The study concludes that the municipality has strong points in the care network, such as the involvement of the team (Acs, physician and other professionals) in monitoring this public, the data are filed in electronic medical records, which allows all professionals in the network to have access to information. However, it is necessary to adapt the physical structure, which is one of the points that do not allow accessibility and adequate care for these women.