SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS OF THE RISK FACTORS FOR DEVELOPING CERVICAL CANCER IN UNIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY IN THE CONTEXT OF PRIMARY CARE

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVE The analysis of the health situation is relevant for the formation of an effective health service. The study was based on the identification of the development of cervical cancer's risk factors, which is the second cause of death by cancer worldwide. The objective was to analyze the degree of attendance of the interviewees regarding the execution of Papanicolau test, connecting to risk factors for the development of cervical cancer, emphasizing the importance of primary care in disease prevention METHOD A transversal study with a household survey and interview in the second half of 2012, at the neighborhood Edson Queiroz, Community of Dendê, in Fortaleza - Ceará, was made, using the questionnaire VIGITEL 2010. The survey had a sample of 325 respondents, which there was 187 women. For data analysis, The EpiInfo 3.53 was used. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION About the women interviewed, 79% performed the exam at some time in their lives, indicating huge concern about the prevention of cervical cancer. 35 to 44 years women were the most examined, with approximately 93% compliance. In the age group 18-24 years, the survey implementation rate was lower, with 62.3% compliance. It was observed that 58.2% of women use the morning-after pill as a contraceptive method, which is associated with increased HPV infection, the major risk factor for the development of cervical cancer, showing the role of health professionals in prevention and guidance of women.