Follow-up of abnormal Pap smear results in Basic Health Units in São Paulo
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https://doi.org/10.26512/gs.v0i0.23317Keywords:
Health services for women, Prevention and control, Cervix, Pap smear.Abstract
Cervical cancer is the one with one of the highest potential for prevention and cure. The aim of the study was to: a) assess the proportion abnormal Pap test results in 20 units of Health Supervision in the region of Penha city São Paulo, Brazil; b) diagnose the correct monitoring flows in health facilities; c) investigate the monitoring of exams altered in the health units. We used it for the verification of the existence of tests record books, their correct completion, and data collection time and results of these tests. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, frequency distribution tables and Spearman correlation analysis. It was found that the subjects had an average of 32 years (95% confidence interval), higher prevalence of CIN (Epithelial Neoplasia Intra) I (79.3%) and the time between collection and examination of final diagnosis 91-123 days. They met only nine units in accordance with Tracking Protocols of the Ministry of Health and in these the time between collection and final diagnosis was lower. It was concluded that the implementation of protocols is a major factor for a volley of altered Pap tests.
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