Adesão das enfermeiras da estratégia saúde da família à prevenção do câncer cérvico-uterino.

Abstract

The cervical cancer is a major public health problem that affects much of the female population in Brazil, with a high incidence rate of mortality. The study aimed to investigate the general membership of the nurses of the Family Health Strategy (FHS) the prevention of cervical. The research was described as exploratory and descriptive, with a quantitative approach, being held in Family Health Units of the urban area of Cajazeiras-PB. The study population consisted of 10 nurses from FHS who were exercising their duties during the period of data collection, the sample consists of 10 professionals. Data were collected in November through a semi- structured questionnaire and analyzed quantitatively classifying the responses in categories such as tables. The results indicated that 60% of respondents were aged between the ages of 25 and 29 years, 70% were married, 50% have between 4 and 6 years of completion of graduation, 40% have between one and six years at FHS. As for Pap smear, 40% of the participants held their last exam this year and 80% said they take the exam annually. In another 60% reported that the scholarship has helped to adhere to the examination, in which 60% of respondents take place in the CCU and to prevent STDs. Still, 50% did not refer to the adherence factors, however, the participants reported 30% reported lack of time, 10% lack of knowledge and 10% timidity. Finally, it was realized that most of these proved to be sensitized and referring any knowledge about the prevention of cancer, although there are some professionals who do not submit to examination with adequate frequency. Most of the women recognized the need for Pap tests, with the frequency and conducts prevention correctly. It is necessary that nurses need to be encouraged and guided to perceive themselves with important piece to the proper functioning of our health system, and to that end, the care and attention given to the other shall be equivalent to the care that they should have with themselves.