Perfil clínico-epidemiológico de pacientes atendidas em um ambulatório de ginecologia

Abstract

Objectives: This study aimed to characterize the sociodemographic profile, lifestyle habits, and gynecological conditions of women attending gynecology outpatient clinics under the Unified Health System (SUS) in Passo Fundo, RS. Methodology: This was a cross-sectional study conducted with a non-probabilistic sample composed of women attending a gynecology outpatient clinic who underwent speculum examination and liquid-based cytology collection. Sociodemographic information, lifestyle habits, and gynecological conditions were obtained through the application of a standardized questionnaire and performing clinical and laboratory gynecological exams. Statistical analysis consisted of analyzing the absolute and relative frequency distribution of the variables of interest. The relationship between variables was assessed using the Chi-square test or Fisher's Exact Test, with a significance level of 5%. Results: The sample, comprising 142 patients, predominantly consisted of individuals with white skin (66%), aged between 41 and 65 years (54.2%), low educational attainment (50.4%), high rate of sexual activity (88.7%), and low adherence to condom use (71.7%). The complaint of leukorrhea and the detection of leukorrhea in the clinical examination (43.3%) proved to be statistically significant. Liquid-based cytology was underutilized, despite showing promise for detecting cervical abnormalities. Conclusion: There was a predominance of white women, aged between 41 and 65 years old, with a low level of education, and a majority having a partner, a family income ranging from 500 to 4000 Brazilian Reais per month, and predominantly followers of the Catholic religion. Despite the limitations, this study offers essential contributions to the understanding of gynecological health and highlights necessary improvements in gynecological care provided by the Unified Health System (SUS).