Analysis of women's knowledge related to cervical cancer

Authors

  • Juliete Gomes da Silva
  • Grazielly Mendes de Sousa
  • Juliane Gomes da Silva
  • Jackelinne Alves de Farias
  • José Paulo de Oliveira Dourado

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36489/saudecoletiva.2021v11i68p7257-7268

Keywords:

Knowledge, Cervical neoplasms, Epidemiological profile

Abstract

Cervical cancer is the second neoplasm that causes more deaths in women worldwide and its incidence is relatively higher in peripheral countries such as Brazil. The objective was to analyze the knowledge and sociodemographic profile of women, at UBS Vila Nova I in Porto Nacional-TO, related to cervical cancer. Methods: Descriptive, exploratory study with a qualitative and quantitative approach. Data collection took place at UBS Vila Nova I, through a semi-structured questionnaire. Results and Discussion: 110 women participated in the study. The sociodemographic profile showed that most of them were aged between 46-58 years old, 47% completed high school and 33% occupied the home. Regarding knowledge, it was evidenced that most of them have information on the subject. Conclusion: The knowledge was satisfactory, however, when related to other variables, the results suggest that this understanding is empirical, as they know in a minimized way and it is necessary to enhance this knowledge.

Author Biographies

Juliete Gomes da Silva

Graduated in nursing and academic of the medical course – Instituto Tocantinense Presidente Antônio Carlos.

Grazielly Mendes de Sousa

Nurse. Master in Science from the Institute of Energy and Nuclear Research of the University of São Paulo – IPEN/ USP – Instituto Tocantinense Presidente Antônio Carlos.

Juliane Gomes da Silva

Biologist. Master in Forest and Environmental Sciences from the Federal University of Tocantins - UFT Campus Gurupi.

Jackelinne Alves de Farias

Nurse. Specialist in occupational nursing. Studying specialization in innovation, management of teaching practices in higher education. Assistant nurse at the regional hospital of Porto Nacional and professor at Instituto Tocantinense Presidente Antônio Carlos.

José Paulo de Oliveira Dourado

Medical student - Instituto Tocantinense Presidente Antônio Carlos.

Published

2021-10-04

How to Cite

Gomes da Silva, J. ., Mendes de Sousa, G. ., Gomes da Silva, J. ., Alves de Farias, J. ., & de Oliveira Dourado, J. P. . (2021). Analysis of women’s knowledge related to cervical cancer. Saúde Coletiva (Barueri), 11(68), 7257–7268. https://doi.org/10.36489/saudecoletiva.2021v11i68p7257-7268

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Section

Artigos Cientí­ficos