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Investigating precursor lesions of cancer of the uterine cervix in a town in Rio Grande do Norte
Investigando lesões precursoras do câncer de colo uterino em um município norte-rio-grandense
Investigando las lesiones precursoras del cáncer de cuello uterino en una ciudad en Rio Grande do Norte
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Abstract Objective: To identify the types of precursor lesions of cervical cancer more prevalent in women living in a rural area of São José de Mipibu, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil. Method: This study is of an exploratory-descriptive nature, designed in the form of documentary research. The sample comprised w... view more
Objective: To identify the types of precursor lesions of cervical cancer more prevalent in women living in a rural area of São José de Mipibu, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil. Method: This study is of an exploratory-descriptive nature, designed in the form of documentary research. The sample comprised women who underwent oncotic cytology in the Health Unit of the studied community, 2005 to 2009, totaling 782 women. Results: considerations were made about the microbiology, diagnosis and descriptive of cellular atypia distributed by age found in the results of oncotic cytology, with subsequent reflections on the role of nurses in the prevention of cervical cancer. Conclusion: We conclude that the prevention of cervical cancer still remains a challenge for women's health.... view less
Keywords
woman; cancer; prophylaxis; nurse; Brazil; Latin America; South America; caregiving; nursing
Classification
Medical Sociology
Women's Studies, Feminist Studies, Gender Studies
Document language
English
Publication Year
2013
Page/Pages
p. 131-141
Journal
Revista de Pesquisa: Cuidado é Fundamental Online, 5 (2013) 5
ISSN
2175-5361
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed