CONHECIMENTO DAS MULHERES FRENTE AO EXAME COLPOCITOLÓGICO

Abstract

Cervical cancer is a disease that has a strong relationship with the experience of a woman's sex life, resulting from changes that slowly evolve with disordered growth of tissues in the region of the cervix that can invade neighboring or distant tissues, but if detected and treated early, cure can be achieved. The objective of this study is to identify the Knowledge of Women in relation to the Colpocytological Examination, seeking to verify the frequency and knowledge of the exam. She used the qualitative methodology of Bardin, where 13 women were interviewed, checking their frequency and knowledge about the importance of the exam. It was verified that the majority of women are aware of the colpocitological examination and its purpose. The Unit Nurse is of primary importance for the promotion of women's health, so it is believed that only a humanized and prepared health team can treat the client and convince her that it is important to obtain self-care with health and be interested in the examination.