ANALYSIS OF PAPANICOLAOU TEST RESULTS CARRIED OUT IN A PRIMARY HEALTH CENTER

Authors

  • Ana Paula Vieira Bringel
  • Marina Pessoa de Farias Rodrigues
  • Eglídia Carla Figueirêdo Vidal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5380/ce.v17i4.30385

Keywords:

Women’s health, Vaginal swab specimen, Cervical cancer.

Abstract

This descriptive study aimed to characterize the microbiological and epithelial aspects present in the screening exams carried out in a primary health center in Juazeiro do Norte - Ceará. The data was collected from July to November 2011, through the analysis of the results of 782 smear tests undertaken between March 2008 and October 2011, included in the center’s record-book for screening tests. The data was analyzed with the help of the statistical program SPSS version 16.0. The results evidenced a greater demand among women between 25 and 34 years old (28.4%) for the test; in the swab specimen there was a prevalence of squamous epithelium (80.9%), coccus (49.2%) and infectious agents such as Gardnerella vaginalis (65%), Cândida sp (23.7%) and Trichomonas vaginalis (5.6%). The health professional needs to identify the risk factors associated with the conditions, making it possible to prevent cervical cancer and control Sexually Transmitted Diseases.

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Published

2012-12-28

How to Cite

Bringel, A. P. V., Rodrigues, M. P. de F., & Vidal, E. C. F. (2012). ANALYSIS OF PAPANICOLAOU TEST RESULTS CARRIED OUT IN A PRIMARY HEALTH CENTER. Cogitare Enfermagem, 17(4). https://doi.org/10.5380/ce.v17i4.30385

Issue

Vol. 17 No. 4 (2012)

Section

ORIGINAL ARTICLE

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