PAP SMEAR COVERAGE RATE AND THE MAIN FINDINGS IN CERVICAL SCREENING PERFORMED IN A HEALTH UNIT FAMILY IN THE COUNTRYSIDE

Introduction: Cervical cancer is a major public health problem, especially in developing countries. It is one of the most common types of cancer in the female population. Despite the great potential for healing the incidence is related to exposure to risk factors and the lack of effective screening programs such as Pap smear. Objective: To determine the coverage Pap smear and the main findings in cervical screening performed in a health unit family in the countryside. Methodology: An exploratory study, which analyzed the medical records of patients who underwent the Pap test in a health unit family in the countryside Uberlandia, Minas Gerais, Brazil. In that health unit there are 215 women enrolled within the coverage area of this total 93 women underwent the Pap smear. Results: predominated women aged 20-39 years (45.5%), the test results showed benign cellular changes such inflammation (98%), squamous metaplasia (40.8%), microbiology: lactobacilli (80.6 %), candidiasis (9.6%) and Gardnerella (3.2%). The Pap smear coverage rate in that health unit was 44% below the recommended the WHO, this low coverage may be related to several factors as difficult access because it is rural, few team members, which makes the active search, in addition to lack of transportation. The main findings of the tests were benign alterations, with no cases of CIN I, II and III or cancer. Suggests to health education activities and active search in order to elevate the coverage rate and lower female morbidity and mortality.