O comprometimento das mulheres na realização do exame citopatológico do câncer do colo do útero : razões para o autocuidado.

Abstract

The cervical cancer, one of the biggest causes of death among the women in Brazil can be forewarned through pap smear test, available on the public health care. This study, performed together with the Serviço Integrado de Saúde - SIS, of the Universidade deSanta Cruz do SUL - UNISC during the month of July the 2015, aims to know the reasons why women periodically have pap smear test for cervical cancer, expecting to understand if there was influence of a third person to the realization of the exam. As well as to perceive knowledge the women and determine the factors that trigger the decision of the realization of exam. Finally, analyze whether the guidance received in the nursing consultation is sufficient to that occur the periodicity of the pap smear. The research will be formed through of qualitative approach, exploratory - descriptive through interviews with script of open and closed questions. Data analysis was performed using the content analysis. The results obtained through interviews analysis show that there is mother's influence in the exam, as well as health professionals guidelines that women's knowledge about the exam is geared to self-care and prevention of cancer. As factors that triggered performing the examination is perceived the concern to be healthy. It is recognized that clear guidelines and bond with the woman influence the frequency of the examination. Women report that are concerned about self-care and prevention of cancer and know the need to realization of the exam to stay healthy. The guidelines provided, in a comprehensive format, also proved to be important for the conscious the exam demand.