Factors related to non-adherence to the realization of the Papanicolaou test

Objective: to identify reasons for low adherence to the Papanicolaou test in women seeking care in primary health care. Methods: cross-sectional study. Data collection carried out during home visits, applying questionnaire to characterize sociodemographic aspects as well as the reasons for non-adhe...

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Main Authors: Márcia Aparecida dos Santos Silva, Érica Mairene Bocate Teixiera, Rosangela Aparecida Pimenta Ferrari, Maria Elisa Wotzasek Cestari, Alexandrina Aparecida Maciel Cardelli
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Language:English
Published: Universidade Federal do Ceará 2015-08-01
Series:Rev Rene
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Online Access:https://periodicos.ufc.br/rene/article/view/2654
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author Márcia Aparecida dos Santos Silva
Érica Mairene Bocate Teixiera
Rosangela Aparecida Pimenta Ferrari
Maria Elisa Wotzasek Cestari
Alexandrina Aparecida Maciel Cardelli
author_facet Márcia Aparecida dos Santos Silva
Érica Mairene Bocate Teixiera
Rosangela Aparecida Pimenta Ferrari
Maria Elisa Wotzasek Cestari
Alexandrina Aparecida Maciel Cardelli
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description Objective: to identify reasons for low adherence to the Papanicolaou test in women seeking care in primary health care. Methods: cross-sectional study. Data collection carried out during home visits, applying questionnaire to characterize sociodemographic aspects as well as the reasons for non-adherence to examination and suggestions for facilitating adherence. Results: among 169 women, 67% were of reproductive age and 73.9% have finished elementary school. The failure to previously scheduled examination was due mainly to the beliefs and attitudes (36.1%) and service organization (25.4%). The feelings reported by women during the Papanicolaou test were shame (55.6%), discomfort (32.5%) and pain (20.7%). Conclusion: Although the screening of cervical cancer is essential for timely intervention, a significant proportion of women still does not adhere to examination by myths and taboos, beliefs, and health attitudes, as well as service organization.
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spelling doaj-art-4b27f5fa4f4e44b3aba5caf1bcb3be0c2025-08-20T12:57:15ZengUniversidade Federal do CearáRev Rene1517-38522175-67832015-08-01164Factors related to non-adherence to the realization of the Papanicolaou testMárcia Aparecida dos Santos SilvaÉrica Mairene Bocate TeixieraRosangela Aparecida Pimenta FerrariMaria Elisa Wotzasek CestariAlexandrina Aparecida Maciel Cardelli Objective: to identify reasons for low adherence to the Papanicolaou test in women seeking care in primary health care. Methods: cross-sectional study. Data collection carried out during home visits, applying questionnaire to characterize sociodemographic aspects as well as the reasons for non-adherence to examination and suggestions for facilitating adherence. Results: among 169 women, 67% were of reproductive age and 73.9% have finished elementary school. The failure to previously scheduled examination was due mainly to the beliefs and attitudes (36.1%) and service organization (25.4%). The feelings reported by women during the Papanicolaou test were shame (55.6%), discomfort (32.5%) and pain (20.7%). Conclusion: Although the screening of cervical cancer is essential for timely intervention, a significant proportion of women still does not adhere to examination by myths and taboos, beliefs, and health attitudes, as well as service organization.https://periodicos.ufc.br/rene/article/view/2654Uterine Cervical NeoplasmsPapanicolaou TestPrimary Health CareWomen’s Health.
spellingShingle Márcia Aparecida dos Santos Silva
Érica Mairene Bocate Teixiera
Rosangela Aparecida Pimenta Ferrari
Maria Elisa Wotzasek Cestari
Alexandrina Aparecida Maciel Cardelli
Factors related to non-adherence to the realization of the Papanicolaou test
Rev Rene
Uterine Cervical Neoplasms
Papanicolaou Test
Primary Health Care
Women’s Health.
title Factors related to non-adherence to the realization of the Papanicolaou test
title_full Factors related to non-adherence to the realization of the Papanicolaou test
title_fullStr Factors related to non-adherence to the realization of the Papanicolaou test
title_full_unstemmed Factors related to non-adherence to the realization of the Papanicolaou test
title_short Factors related to non-adherence to the realization of the Papanicolaou test
title_sort factors related to non adherence to the realization of the papanicolaou test
topic Uterine Cervical Neoplasms
Papanicolaou Test
Primary Health Care
Women’s Health.
url https://periodicos.ufc.br/rene/article/view/2654
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