USERS’ PERCEPTION OF SCREENING TESTS FOR PREVENTING CERVICAL CANCER

Authors

  • Karla Torres de Queiroz Neves Universidade da Integraçao Internacional da Lusofonia Afro-brasileira
  • Antonio Wendel Nogueira Oliveira Universidade da Integraçao Internacional da Lusofonia Afro-brasileira
  • Thatylla Rayssa Alves Ferreira Galvão Universidade da Integraçao Internacional da Lusofonia Afro-brasileira
  • Ilziane Tomaz Ferreira Universidade da Integraçao Internacional da Lusofonia Afro-brasileira
  • Elisa Matias Mangane Universidade da Integraçao Internacional da Lusofonia Afro-brasileira
  • Leilane Barbosa de Souza Universidade da Integraçao Internacional da Lusofonia Afro-brasileira

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5380/ce.v21i4.45922

Keywords:

Quality of health care, Women’s health, Sexual and reproductive health, Pap smear test, Cervical neoplasias.

Abstract

The present study aimed to describe the perception of users of the test for early detection of cervical cancer. Descriptive study conducted in five Basic Health Units in a city in the inland of the state of Ceará, from January to April 2015. Fifteen women who underwent routine screening tests for early detection of cervical cancer were interviewed. The data produced underwent content analysis and was classified into the following categories: user’s perception of the test, frequency of screenings, feelings experienced by the respondents and reasons for refusing cervical screening. The participants are aware of the purpose of the test and periodically undergo the screening. One reason for some women refusing cervical screening is that they do not want it performed by male doctors. Adherence is influenced by a relationship of trust with health professionals. It was concluded that the respondents perceive the test as important and that any possible reasons for refusing cervical screening can be avoided by improving provider-patient relationship in health care.

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Published

2016-12-12

How to Cite

Neves, K. T. de Q., Oliveira, A. W. N., Galvão, T. R. A. F., Ferreira, I. T., Mangane, E. M., & de Souza, L. B. (2016). USERS’ PERCEPTION OF SCREENING TESTS FOR PREVENTING CERVICAL CANCER. Cogitare Enfermagem, 21(4). https://doi.org/10.5380/ce.v21i4.45922

Issue

Vol. 21 No. 4 (2016)

Section

ORIGINAL ARTICLE

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