Perfil do rastreamento do câncer do colo do útero em Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul: um estudo avaliativo do período 2006-2018 / Perfil de seguimiento del cáncer de cuello uterino en Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brasil: un estudio evaluativo del periodo 2006-2018 / Profile of cervical cancer screening in Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil: an evaluative study, 2006-2018

Objetivo: Avaliar a cobertura e a qualidade do rastreamento do Programa de Controle do Câncer do Colo do Útero (PCCCU) em Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brasil, 2006-2018. Métodos: Estudo descritivo da tendência da série histórica de exames citopatológicos para rastreamento do CCU em mulheres residentes em Campo Grande. Foram descritas características demográficas das mulheres avaliadas e a qualidade dos exames realizados nos cinco últimos anos do período. Analisou-se a tendência temporal por modelos de regressão polinomiais. Resultados: Foram registradas 578.417 citologias, das quais 1,8% apresentaram alterações citológicas pré-malignas/malignas. Na faixa etária-alvo do programa, verificou-se redução de 48,4% no número de exames realizados. A positividade dos exames variou entre 2,2% e 3,3% e aumentou o percentual de amostras insatisfatórias. Conclusão: O programa de rastreamento de CCU apresenta fragilidades que necessitam ser superadas, como baixa cobertura da população-alvo, crescimento do número de amostras insatisfatórias e baixo índice de positividade.

Objetivo: Evaluar la cobertura y calidad del tamizaje del programa de control de cáncer cervicouterino en Campo Grande, MS, Brasil, entre 2006-2018. Métodos: Estudio descriptivo de la serie histórica de exámenes citopatológicos en mujeres de Campo Grande. Se realizó un análisis descriptivo de las características demográficas de las mujeres y la calidad de los exámenes realizados en los últimos cinco años del período. La tendencia temporal se analizó mediante modelos de regresión polinómica. Resultados: Se registraron 578.417 citologías, de las cuales el 1,8% mostró alteraciones citológicas. En la población objetivo del programa, hubo reducción del 48,4% en el número de pruebas realizadas. La positividad de las pruebas varió entre 2,2% y 3,3% y aumentó el porcentaje de muestras no satisfactorias. Conclusión: El programa de cribado tiene debilidades que es necesario superar, como baja cobertura de la población objetivo, crecimiento del número de muestras insatisfactorias y baja tasa de positividad.

Objective: To assess the coverage and quality of screening by the Cervical Cancer Control Program in Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil, between 2006 and 2018. Methods: This was a descriptive study of the cytology screening time series among women living in Campo Grande. A descriptive analysis of the demographic characteristics of these women and the quality of the tests performed in the last five years of the period was carried out. Temporal trends were analyzed using polynomial regression models. Results: 578,417 cytology tests were recorded, of which 1.8% showed pre-malignant/malignant cytological changes. There was a 48.4% reduction in the number of tests performed in the Program's target age group. Test positivity varied between 2.2% and 3.3% and the percentage of unsatisfactory samples increased. Conclusion: The cervical cancer screening program has weaknesses that need to be overcome, such as low coverage of the target population, growth in the number of unsatisfactory samples and a low positivity rate.

Prevalência e fatores associados à infecção por SARS-CoV-2: estudo de base populacional seriado, no Espírito Santo, de maio a junho/2020 / Prevalencia y factores asociados a la infección por SARS-CoV-2: un estudio poblacional seriado en Espírito Santo, Brasil, de mayo a junio de 2020 / SARS-CoV-2 infection prevalence and associated factors: a serial population-based study in Espírito Santo, Brazil, May to June 2020

Objetivo: Analisar a soroprevalência de SARS-CoV-2 e sua associação com aspectos sociodemográficos e clínicos, no estado do Espírito Santo, Brasil. Métodos: Estudo transversal seriado, realizado em quatro fases, no período de maio a junho de 2020, utilizando os domicílios como unidade de análise. Foram pesquisados 11 municípios, com amostra de 4.500 domicílios em cada fase. Resultados: A soroprevalência de SARS-CoV-2 variou de 2,1% (IC95% 1,7;2,5), em 10 de maio (primeira etapa), a 9,6% (IC95% 8,8;10,4) em 21 de junho (quarta etapa). Na Região Metropolitana da Grande Vitória, as prevalências foram de 2,7% (IC95% 2,2;3,3), na primeira, e de 11,5% (IC95% 10,5;12,6) na quarta etapa; no interior do estado, a prevalência variou de 0,4% (IC95% 0,1;0,9) a 4,4% (IC95% 3,2;5,5) entre a primeira e a quarta etapas. Conclusão: O aumento da soroprevalência de SARS-CoV-2 observado na quarta fase destacou a elevada transmissão do vírus, informação que pode subsidiar a gestão da pandemia.

Objetivo: Analizar la seroprevalencia del SARS-CoV-2 y la asociación de aspectos sociodemográficos y clínicos en el estado de Espírito Santo, Brasil. Métodos: Estudio transversal seriado realizado en cuatro fases, utilizando los hogares como unidad de análisis, de mayo a junio de 2020. Se encuestaron 11 municipios, con una muestra de 4.500 hogares en cada fase. Resultados: La prevalencia varió de 2,1% (IC95% 1,7;2,5) el 10 de mayo (primera etapa) a 9,6% (IC95% 8,8;10,4), el 21 de junio (cuarta etapa). En la Región Metropolitana de la Gran Vitória, las prevalencias fueron de 2,7% (IC95% 2,2;3,3), en la primera, y de 11,5% (IC95% 10,5;12,6) en la cuarta etapa; en el estado osciló entre 0,4% (IC95% 0,1;0,9) y 4,4% (IC95% 3,2;5,5). Conclusión: El aumento de la seroprevalencia del SARS-CoV-2 observado en la cuarta fase destacó la alta transmisión del virus, información que puede subsidiar el manejo de la pandemia.

Objective: To analyze SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence and association of sociodemographic and clinical aspects in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil. Methods: This was a serial cross-sectional study carried out in four phases, using households as the unit of analysis, from May to June 2020. Eleven municipalities were surveyed, with a sample of 4,500 households in each phase. Results: Prevalence ranged from 2.1% (95%CI 1.7;2.5) on May 10 (first phase) to 9.6% (95%CI 8.8;10.4) on June 21 (fourth phase). In the Greater Vitória Metropolitan Region, the prevalence were 2.7% (95%CI 2.2;3.3) in the first phase, and 11.5% (95%CI 10.5;12.6) in the fourth phase; in the interior region of the state, prevalence ranged from 0.4% (95%CI 0.1;0.9) to 4.4% (95%CI 3.2;5.5) between the two phases. Conclusion: The increase in SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence found in the fourth phase highlighted the high transmission of the virus, information that can support management of the pandemic.

Associação entre características sociodemográficas e adesão à detecção precoce do câncer de mama / Association between sociodemographic characteristics and adherence to early detection of breast cancer

RESUMO Objetivo verificar a associação entre as características sociodemográficas e a realização das ações de detecção precoce do câncer de mama. Métodos estudo transversal, realizado em seis unidades de atenção primária à saúde, com 400 mulheres consideradas população-alvo para ações de detecção precoce do câncer de mama. Para análise inferencial foi utilizado o Teste de Qui-quadrado de Independência (2x2). Resultados a maioria das mulheres estava entre 60 e 64 anos, eram casadas, com baixa escolaridade, sem ocupação ou plano de saúde. Foi encontrada associação significativa entre o estado civil e o intervalo entre a solicitação e a realização da mamografia (X 2 (1)= 208,185, p<0,001, Phi-coefficient = 0,902; Intervalo de Confiança: 0,0308-0,0928). Mulheres sem companheiro apresentaram prevalência 0,95 vezes maior de realizar mamografia. Conclusão houve associação da variável sociodemográfica estado civil com a realização da mamografia, em um intervalo menor de tempo, tendo como fator de proteção não possuir companheiro. Contribuições para a prática a elucidação de fatores que podem estar relacionados com a realização das ações para rastreio do câncer de mama pode sinalizar para os profissionais de saúde as pacientes que necessitam de uma maior vigilância no que concerne à presença de sinais e sintomas sugestivos do câncer de mama.

ABSTRACT Objective to verify the association between sociodemographic characteristics and the performance of actions for early detection of breast cancer. Methods a cross-sectional study was carried out in six primary health care units, with 400 women considered a target population for actions for early detection of breast cancer. The Chi-square test of independence (2x2) was used for inferential analysis. Results most women were between 60 and 64 years old, married, had low education and lacked an occupation or health insurance. A significant association was found between marital status and the interval between requesting and performing a mammogram (X 2 (1) = 208.185, p<0.001, Phi-coefficient= 0.902; Confidence Interval: 0.0308-0.0928). Women without a partner had a 0.95 times higher prevalence of having a mammogram. Conclusion there was an association between the sociodemographic variable marital status and the performance of mammography in a shorter period, and not having a partner was a protective factor. Contributions to practice the elucidation of factors related to the performance of actions for breast cancer screening can signal patients who need greater vigilance regarding the presence of signs and symptoms suggestive of breast cancer.

From rural practice to national strategy for colorectal cancer screening in China--Mr. Zheng Shu who is a pioneer and practitioner / 中华胃肠外科杂志

Haining City and Jiashan County in Zhejiang Province are the first areas to carry out colorectal cancer screening in China, which started in the early 1970s and has been going on for more than 40 years. Meanwhile, Haining and Jiashan have also become the first batch of National Demonstration Bases for Early Diagnosis and Treatment of Colorectal Cancer. In the past 40 years, owing to Professor Zheng Shu who is brave and innovative, with an indomitable spirit, as well as the unremitting efforts and active exploration of all the team members, colorectal cancer screening which was unknown by the public and implemented with difficulties, has gradually been widely accepted and benefited the population. Today, remarkable achievements have been fulfilled in the colorectal cancer screening of Haining and Jiashan which has become the pioneer power in promoting the progress of colorectal cancer prevention and control in China and has certain influence both on China and the world. Meanwhile, a set of colorectal cancer screening strategies suitable for China has been explored and further promoted to be used nationwide, which is of great significance to the prevention and control of colorectal cancer in China. Looking forward to the future, the prevention and control of colorectal cancer in China is still difficult. We will continue to give full play to our existing advantages, not forget our original intention, move forward, explore innovation, and create greater glories!

Inequalities in mammography and Papanicolaou test coverage: a time-series study

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Cancer is a serious public issue problem worldwide. In Brazil, breast cancer is the most common type and cervical cancer is the third most frequent among women. OBJECTIVE: To analyze the temporal trend of coverage of mammography and cervical oncotic cytological testing, between 2007 and 2018. DESIGN AND SETTING: Time-series study conducted in the 26 Brazilian state capitals and in the Federal District. METHODS: A linear regression model was used to estimate trends in coverage of mammography and cervical oncotic cytological testing over the period. The data collection system for Surveillance of Risk and Protection Factors for Chronic Diseases by Telephone Survey (Vigitel) was used. RESULTS: A significant increase in mammography coverage was observed, from 71.1% in 2007 to 78.0% in 2018. There was a trend towards an increase among women with 0 to 8 years of schooling, in all regions of Brazil. Regarding cervical oncotic cytological testing coverage, there was a trend towards stability during the period analyzed, reaching 81.7% in 2018. On the other hand, there was a significant increase in the northern region. CONCLUSIONS: There was an improvement in the coverage of these screening examinations, especially regarding mammography. However, it is still necessary to expand their provision, quality and surveillance, aimed towards women's health.

Prostate examination among adult and elderly subjects in southern Brazil: a cross-sectional population-based study

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Population-wide screening for prostate cancer remains a controversial topic, given the need for an individualized approach to patients regarding the risks and benefits of prostate-specific antigen testing and digital rectal examination. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of, and factors associated with, prostate examination among men aged 45 or older. DESIGN AND SETTING: Cross-sectional population-based study developed in the city of Rio Grande (RS), Brazil. METHODS: The outcome of interest was a history of prostate examination (prostate-specific antigen testing or digital rectal examination). The following independent variables were analyzed: age group, skin color, marital status, schooling, economic level, leisure-time physical activity, smoking habits, excessive alcohol consumption, overweight, health insurance, visits to the doctor during the preceding year, hypertension and diabetes. After a two-stage sampling process, the final sample consisted of 281 male individuals. RESULTS: The prevalence of a history of prostate-specific antigen testing or digital rectal examination was 68.3% (95% confidence interval (CI): 62.2 to 74.5). The highest prevalence rates were observed among men aged 70 years or older (88%) and the lowest among smokers (36%). The following characteristics were found to be associated with the outcome: advanced age; marital status other than single; more schooling and higher economic status; practicing physical activity; non-smoking habits; overweight; having health insurance; and having visited a doctor during the preceding year. CONCLUSION: Approximately two thirds of the study population had been screened for prostate examination, mostly older individuals, with higher socioeconomic status and a healthier lifestyle.

Desigualdad social en México en el uso de servicios de tamizaje en adultos: un análisis de las encuestas nacionales de salud 2006 y 2012 / Social inequality in the use of screening tests in Mexico: an analysis of the national health surveys 2006 and 2012

Resumen Objetivo: Medir la desigualdad en el uso de servicios de tamizaje en adultos de 20 a 59 años, a partir de las encuestas nacionales de salud y nutrición 2006 y 2012. Material y métodos: A partir de la selección de cinco indicadores de tamizaje en adultos (detección de diabetes, hipertensión y cánceres de mama, cérvicouterino y de próstata) se estimaron el índice de Kuznets, el índice de desigualdad de la pendiente y el índice de concentración de salud, considerando como indicadores sociales la escolaridad, etnicidad, desempleo, nivel socioeconómico y tipo de protección en salud. Resultados: Las coberturas de las cinco pruebas se incrementaron, sin embargo, la desigualdad observada disminuyó únicamente en las intervenciones en mujeres; en el caso de la detección de cáncer de próstata se incrementó. Conclusión: Si bien es importante monitorear el desempeño de los servicios curativos, persiste el reto de asegurar el acceso efectivo y equitativo a servicios de diagnóstico temprano.

Abstract Objective: To measure health inequality in the use of screening services in adults from 20 to 59 years of age from the 2006 and 2012 national health and nutrition surveys. Materials and methods: Considering the selection of five indicators of screening in adults (detection of diabetes, hypertension, breast cancer, cervical cancer and prostate cancer), the Kuznets index, the slope inequality index and the health concentration index were estimated. Considering as social indicators schooling, ethnicity, unemployment, socioeconomic level and type of health protection. Results: The coverage of the five tests increased, but the inequality observed only decreased in the interventions in women; and in the case of the detection of prostate cancer it was increased. Conclusions: While it is important to monitor the performance of curative services, the challenge remains to ensure effective and equitable access to early diagnosis services.

Incidence rates and temporal trends of cervical cancer relating to opportunistic screening in two developed metropolitan regions of Brazil: a population-based cohort study

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Brazilian opportunistic screening programs for cervical cancer have limited impact. In the regions of two cities (Campinas and Curitiba) with high human development indices, consistent information from 96-97% of all cervical cancer cases managed within the public healthcare system is available. OBJECTIVE: To estimate the incidence rate (IR) and temporal trends in these regions, covering 2001-2012. DESIGN AND SETTING: A population-based cohort study was conducted under the assumption that all cervical cancer cases were managed in cancer referral center hospitals. METHODS: 3,364 records (1,646 from Campinas; 1,718 from Curitiba) were analyzed to provide estimates of IR, age-standardized IR (ASR) and cervical cancer trends (shown per 100,000 women/year). Longitudinal patterns were analyzed using linear regression and shown as annual percentage change (APC); P < 0.05 for significance. RESULTS: Annual IR and ASR estimates for cervical cancer ranged from 3.8 to 8.0 over 2001-2012, decreasing over more recent years, and were similar for the two regions. The age-specific IR was about 50% lower among women aged 45 years or older (IR-2001/IR-2012: Campinas = 14.8/8.0; Curitiba = 18.7/8.3; P < 0.001). There was an increasing APC trend in Campinas among women aged 15-24 years, and a decreasing IR trend for squamous-cell histology in both regions (P < 0.05). CONCLUSION: Cervical cancer incidence estimates showed slowly decreasing trends in both regions, most evidently for women aged 45 years or older and for squamous-cell histology. These findings reflect the opportunistic nature of the population screening program, despite the comparatively high economic development level in the two regions.

A continuous fall of PSA use for prostate cancer screening among Brazilian doctors since 2001. Good or bad notice?

ABSTRACT Purpose: To evaluate the trend of use of Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) for screening of prostate cancer (PC) among Brazilian doctors, from the beginning of its regular availability in clinical laboratories. Material and Methods: A serial cross-sectional study was performed using data obtained from a large database between 1997 and 2016. The general PSA screening trend during this period, adjusted for the total number of exams performed in men, was analyzed. Time-series analysis was performed through observation of the general regression curve using the generalized least squares method, and the impact of the recommendations was assessed with autoregressive integrated moving average (ARIMA) models. Results: During the period studied 2,521,383 PSA determinations were done. The age of the participants ranged from 21 to 111 years, with an average of 56.7 ± 22.7 years. The relative number of PSA tests/100.000 exams in males showed a constant reduction since 2001, and this trend was more evident in the group aged 55-69 years. Although statistically significant, the impact of reduced PSA screening after the 2012 USPSTF publication was clinically irrelevant. Conclusions: Our results indicated a continuous reduction in the use of PSA screening over time, regardless of the publication of recommendations or clinical guidelines. The fact that this trend was more pronounced among those with a greater benefit potential (55-69 years), relative to groups with a greater damage potential due to overdiagnosis and overtreatment (aged >74 years and <40 years), is a matter of concern. Follow-up studies of these trends are advisable.

Use of HPV testing in cervical cancer screening services in Mexico, 2008-2018: a nationwide database study / Uso de la prueba de VPH para la detección de cáncer cervical en México, 2008-2018: estudio de una base de datos nacional

Abstract: Objective: To describe the methods of a study aimed at evaluating high risk-HPV (hrHPV)-based screening and cervical cytology as triage compared to conventional cervical cytology as primary screening in the detection of grade 2+ cervical intraepithelial neoplasia in the National Cancer Screening Program (NCSP) of Mexico. Materials and methods: We will use information originated from the Womens Cancer Information System of Mexico regarding cervical cancer from 2008 to 2018. The database includes cytology results, diagnostic confirmation by histopathology and/or treatment colposcopy. We will then carry out statistical analyses on approximately 15 million hrHPV. Results: We will evaluate the overall performance of hrHPV-based screening as part of the NCSP and compare hrHPV-based to cytology-based screening under real-life conditions. To guarantee an unbiased comparison between hrHPV with cytology triage and conventional cytology we will use propensity score matching. Conclusion: Decision makers may use our results to identify areas of opportunity for improvement in NCSP processes.

Resumen: Objetivo: Describir los métodos de un estudio que busca comparar el beneficio de la introducción de la prueba de VPH de alto riesgo como prueba primaria frente a la citología convencional para la detección de la neoplasia intraepitelial cervical grado 2 o mayor, dentro del Programa de Prevención y Control del Cáncer de la Mujer, para el periodo de 2008 a 2018. Material y métodos: Se utilizarán los registros del Sistema de Información de Cáncer de la Mujer, se realizarán los análisis estadísticos con aproximadamente 15 millones de resultados de VPH-alto riesgo, además se utilizarán los resultados de citología, colposcopia, histología y los casos referenciados al centro oncológico para tratamiento. Para comparar ambos grupos usaremos "propensity score matching". Resultados: Se evaluará el desempeño general de la prueba de VPH-alto riesgo, en condiciones reales dentro del Programa Nacional de Prevención y Control de la Mujer y su tendencia en el tiempo. Conclusiones: Los resultados de estudio ayudarán a los tomadores de decisiones a identificar áreas de oportunidad para mejorar el programa en México.

Detección de cáncer cérvico- uterino: ¿prueba citológica a partir de los 25 años? / Detection of Cervical Uterine Cancer: cytology after 25 years old?

En Cuba, al igual que en el resto de los países occidentales, el cáncer cérvico-uterino se encuentra en segundo lugar de morbilidad oncológica en mujeres de 20 a 30 años. También hay estudios que revelan información deficiente por parte de las adolescentes en cuanto a las infecciones de transmisión sexual y sus consecuencias, entre las que se encuentra el enfermar de cáncer. Este artículo tiene como objetivo reflexionar acerca de la incidencia de esta enfermedad en edades tempranas, sin embargo el programa para su detección contempla la realización de pruebas citológicas a partir de los 25 años. Se impone entonces pensar en las medidas a tomar para que este flagelo no afecte a mujeres en edades tan tempranas.

In Cuba, as in other western countries, Cervical Uterine Cancer is in the second place of oncological morbidity in women from 20 to 30 years old. There also studies which show deficient information about adolescents regarding sexually transmitted diseases and their consequences, among them developing cancer. This article is aimed at reflecting about the incidence of this disease at early ages; however the program for its detection includes performing cytology starting at 25 year old. It necessary then, to think the measures to be taken so that this scourge does not affect young women.

Prática de exames de rastreio para câncer de mama e fatores associados - Inquérito de Saúde da Mulher em Uberaba MG, Brasil, 2014 / Breast cancer screening practice and associated factors: Women's Health Survey in Uberaba MG Brazil, 2014

Resumo Os objetivos deste estudo foram caracterizar o perfil socioeconômico e epidemiológico das mulheres em Uberaba, segundo a prática de exames de rastreio para câncer de mama, bem como verificar os fatores associados à prática. Pesquisa transversal de base populacional, parte do Inquérito de Saúde da Mulher em Uberaba MG. Coleta por entrevista domiciliar, referentes à questões socioeconômicas, epidemiológicas e prática de exames de rastreio para câncer de mama. Amostra foi composta por 1.520 mulheres acima de 20 anos. Após o processamento dos dados, foi realizada análise estatística com medidas de associação pelo teste Qui-Quadrado; regressão bivariada e multivariada de Poisson, significância de 5%. Os resultados demonstraram um perfil de prática de exames de rastreio para câncer de mama com mulheres de raça/cor branca (66%), escolaridade e renda per capita elevada, estado conjugal "em união" (67,5%), não chefes de família (64,4%) e não tabagistas (64,6%). Os fatores associados à maior prática dos exames foram a faixa etária de 40-49 e 50-69 anos (RP = 0,7 e 0,64), renda per capita maior que um salário mínimo (RP = 1,17) e fonte de pagamento da mamografia pública ou por plano de saúde (RP = 1,98 e 1,94). Conclui-se que existem fatores relacionados à prática de exames de rastreio na amostra estudada.

Abstract This study aimed to characterize women's socioeconomic and epidemiological profile in Uberaba according to the breast cancer screening practice and identify associated factors with this practice. This is a cross-sectional research part of the Women's Health Survey in Uberaba (MG). Data was collected by home interview, referring to socioeconomic and epidemiological issues and breast cancer screening practice, from a sample of 1,520 women above 20 years of age. After processing the data, we performed statistical analysis with measures of association by the Chi-square test, bivariate and multivariate Poisson regression, with a significance level of 5%. The results showed a profile of breast cancer screening practice with white women (66%), high schooling and per capita income, in common-law marriage (67,5%), non-heads of households (64,4%) and non-smokers (64,6%). Factors associated with higher practice were the age groups 40-49 and 50-69 years (PR = 0.7 and 0.64), per capita income higher than one minimum wage (PR = 1.17) and public or health plan mammography coverage (PR = 1.98 and 1.94). We can conclude that factors associated with breast cancer screening practice have been identified in the studied sample.

Breast cancer screening in developing countries

Developing countries have limited healthcare resources and use different strategies to diagnose breast cancer. Most of the population depends on the public healthcare system, which affects the diagnosis of the tumor. Thus, the indicators observed in developed countries cannot be directly compared with those observed in developing countries because the healthcare infrastructures in developing countries are deficient. The aim of this study was to evaluate breast cancer screening strategies and indicators in developing countries. A systematic review and the Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcomes, Timing, and Setting methodology were performed to identify possible indicators of presentation at diagnosis and the methodologies used in developing countries. We searched PubMed for the terms “Breast Cancer” or “Breast Cancer Screening” and “Developing Country” or “Developing Countries”. In all, 1,149 articles were identified. Of these articles, 45 full articles were selected, which allowed us to identify indicators related to epidemiology, diagnostic intervention (diagnostic strategy, diagnostic infrastructure, percentage of women undergoing mammography), quality of intervention (presentation of symptoms at diagnosis, time to diagnosis, early stage disease), comparisons (trend curves, subpopulations at risk) and survival among different countries. The identification of these indicators will improve the reporting of methodologies used in developing countries and will allow us to evaluate improvements in public health related to breast cancer.

Violência física grave entre parceiros íntimos como fator de risco para inadequação no rastreio do câncer de colo de útero / Violencia física grave entre parejas sentimentales como factor de riesgo para la inadecuación en el rastreo del cáncer de cuello uterino / Severe intimate partner physical violence as a risk factor for inadequate cervical cancer screening

Resumo: Com o objetivo de avaliar a ocorrência de violência física grave entre parceiros íntimos como fator de risco para inadequação no rastreio do câncer do colo do útero, foi desenvolvido um estudo do tipo caso-controle com aplicação de formulário multidimensional com 640 usuárias da Estratégia Saúde da Família do Município de Nova Iguaçu, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil. As mulheres que não realizaram o exame colpocitológico nos últimos três anos foram consideradas como casos. Os resultados demonstraram que as variáveis abusos contra a mulher (ORajustada = 2,2; IC95%: 1,1-4,4) e a coocorrência do evento no casal (ORajustada = 3,8; IC95%: 1,4-9,8) como fatores de risco à inadequação no rastreio da doença. O abuso de álcool pela mulher se mostrou como modificador de efeito para a não realização do exame pelas vítimas (ORajustada = 10,2; IC95%: 1,8-56,4) e nos casos de coocorrência de violência (ORajustada = 8,5; IC95%: 1,4-50,7). Além dos fatores já reconhecidos na causalidade das violências entre parceiros íntimos, os resultados apontam para relação de risco entre as experiências abusivas vivenciadas pelas mulheres e a inadequação do rastreamento. Desse modo, ampliar o olhar sobre o absenteísmo das mulheres aos exames deve ser considerado, já que esse indicador pode desvelar demandas não percebidas facilmente pelas equipes de saúde.

Resumen: Con el objetivo de evaluar la ocurrencia de violencia física grave entre parejas sentimentales, como factor de riesgo para inadecuación en el rastreo del cáncer de cuello uterino, se desarrolló un estudio de tipo caso-control con la aplicación de un formulario multidimensional a 640 usuarias de la Estrategia Salud de la Familia en el municipio de Nova Iguaçu, Río de Janeiro, Brasil. Las mujeres que no realizaron el examen colpocitológico durante los últimos tres años fueron consideradas como casos. Los resultados demostraron que las variables: abusos contra la mujer (ORajustada = 2,2; IC95%: 1,1-4,4) y la coocurrencia del evento en la pareja (ORajustada = 3,8; IC95%: 1,4-9,8) son factores de riesgo para la inadecuación en el rastreo de la enfermedad. El consumo abusivo de alcohol por parte de la mujer se mostró como un modificador de efecto para que las víctimas no realizaran el examen (ORajustada = 10,2; IC95%: 1,8-56,4), así como en los casos de coocurrencia de violencia (ORajustada = 8,5; IC95%: 1,4-50,7). Además de los factores ya reconocidos en la causalidad de la violencia entre parejas sentimentales, los resultados apuntan a la relación de riesgo entre las experiencias abusivas, vividas por las mujeres, y la inadecuación del rastreo. De este modo, se debe considerar ampliar la perspectiva sobre el absentismo de las mujeres en los exámenes, ya que este indicador puede desvelar necesidades no percibidas fácilmente por parte de los equipos de salud.

Abstract: With the aim of assessing the occurrence of severe intimate partner physical violence as a risk factor for inadequate screening of uterine cervical cancer, a case-control study was performed with a multidimensional questionnaire in a sample of 640 users of the Family Health Strategy in the Municipality of Nova Iguaçu, Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil. Cases were defined as women who had not had a cervical cytology test in the previous three years. The results showed that severe physical violence against the woman (adjustedOR = 2.2; 95%CI: 1.1-4.4) and co-occurrence of the event in the couple (adjustedOR = 3.8; 95%CI: 1.4-9.8) were risk factors for inadequate screening. Alcohol abuse by the woman was an effect modifier for not having the test among victims of violence (adjustedOR = 10.2; 95%CI: 1.8-56.4) and in cases of co-occurrence of violence (adjustedOR = 8.5; 95%CI: 1.4-50.7). In addition to known causal factors for intimate partner violence, the results point to a risk association between women's exposure to abuse and inadequate screening. The findings call for an expanded view of women's absenteeism from screening, since this indicator can represent unmet demands not readily detected by health teams.

Exame clínico das mamas e mamografia: desigualdades nas regiões Sul e Nordeste do Brasil / Clinical breast examination and mammography: inequalities in Southern and Northeast Brazilian regions

RESUMO: Objetivo: Avaliar a prevalência e os fatores associados à realização do exame clínico das mamas (ECM) e da mamografia (MMG) nas regiões Sul e Nordeste do Brasil, focando em algumas desigualdades sociais. Métodos: Estudo transversal, utilizando dados da Pesquisa Nacional por Amostra de Domicílios, de 2008. Foram avaliadas as prevalências de realização de ECM durante o último ano e de MMG nos últimos dois anos e analisadas conforme variáveis demográficas (idade, cor da pele e estado civil) e socioeconômicas (renda e escolaridade). As razões de prevalência brutas e ajustadas foram obtidas através de regressão de Poisson. As análises foram estratificadas por região. Resultados: Foram avaliadas 27.718 mulheres, entre 40 e 69 anos. Menos da metade das mulheres seguiu a recomendação de realização anual de ECM em ambas as regiões. A prevalência de realização de MMG nos últimos 2 anos foi de 58,6 e 45,5% para a região Sul e a Nordeste, respectivamente. Mais de um quarto das mulheres avaliadas de ambas as regiões nunca realizaram MMG (26,5% no Sul e 40,6% no Nordeste). Nunca ter realizado ambos os exames foi quase duas vezes mais prevalente na região Nordeste (29,7%) do que na região Sul (15,9%). O risco para a não realização de ambos os exames foi maior em mulheres com idades entre 60 e 69 anos, não brancas, com menor escolaridade e com menor renda familiar. Conclusão: Importantes desigualdades foram observadas entre as regiões Sul e Nordeste para o ECM e a MMG. Políticas públicas de saúde devem priorizar grupos mais vulneráveis para reduzi-las.

ABSTRACT: Objective: To evaluate the prevalence and associated factors of doing clinical breast examinations (CBE) and mammogram (MMG) in the Southern and Northeast Brazilian regions, focusing on some social inequalities. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study using data from the 2008 National Household Sampling Survey (PNAD). We evaluated the prevalence of CBE during the last year and of the MMG in the last two years, which were analyzed based on demographic (age, skin color, and marital status) and socioeconomic (income and schooling) variables. Gross and adjusted prevalence ratios were obtained using Poisson regression models. All analyses were stratified by region. Results: The sample comprised 27,718 women aged 40 to 69 years. Less than a half of the women followed the recommendation of annual CBE performance in both the regions. The MMG prevalence during the last two years was 58.6 and 45.5% for the Southern and Northeast regions, respectively. More than a quarter of the women had never had a MMG (26.5% in the Southern and 40.6% in the Northeast regions). Not having performed both examinations was almost two times higher in the Northeast region (29.7%) when compared with the Southern (15.9%). The risk for not having performed both examinations was greater among nonwhite women, aged 60 to 69 years, with lower schooling level and family income. Conclusion: Important inequalities were seen between the Southern and Northeast regions for CBE and MMG. Health public policies should prioritize the most vulnerable groups to reduce these inequalities.

Desigualdades socioeconômicas e regionais na cobertura de exames citopatológicos do colo do útero / Desigualdades socioeconómicas y regionales en la cobertura de exámenes citopatológicos del cuello uterino / Socioeconomic and regional inequalities of pap smear coverage

RESUMO Objetivos Identificar desigualdades socioeconômicas e regionais na cobertura de exames citopatológicos do colo do útero no Rio Grande do Sul. Métodos Estudo ecológico utilizou dados dos sistemas de informação em saúde de 2011-2012 para estimar coberturas anuais de exames para todas as mulheres residentes e para as não beneficiárias de planos privados de saúde. Desigualdades na cobertura foram estimadas conforme o Índice de Vulnerabilidade Social Municipal, macrorregiões e regiões de saúde. Resultados A prevalência de mulheres não beneficiarias de planos privados de saúde variou de 38,1% a 94,2% entre regiões de saúde. A cobertura estadual foi 17,3% para todas as residentes e 23,8% para as não beneficiárias de planos privados. As maiores coberturas ocorreram nos municípios em maior vulnerabilidade social e nas regiões com maior prevalência de planos privados. Conclusões A prevalência de planos privados de saúde deve ser considerada em estudos da cobertura de serviços pelo Sistema Único de Saúde.

RESUMEN Objetivos Identificar desigualdades socioeconómicas y regionales en la cobertura de exámenes citopatológicos del cuello uterino en Rio Grande do Sul. Métodos Estudio ecológico utilizó datos de los sistemas de información en salud de 2011-2012 para estimar coberturas anuales de exámenes para la totalidad de mujeres residentes y para no beneficiarias de planes privados de salud. Se estimaron las desigualdades según el Índice de Vulnerabilidad Social Municipal, las macroregiones y las regiones de salud. Resultados La prevalencia de mujeres no beneficiarias de planes privados de salud tuvo una variación de 38.1% a 94.2% entre las regiones de salud. La cobertura del estado fue de 17.3% para la totalidad de residentes y el 23.8% para no beneficiarias de planes privados. Las mayores coberturas sucedieron en los municipios de mayor vulnerabilidad social y regiones con mayor prevalencia de planes privados. Conclusiones La prevalencia de los planes privados de salud debe ser considerada en los estudios de cobertura de servicios del Sistema Único de Salud (SUS).

ABSTRACT Objectives To identify socioeconomic and regional inequalities of pap smear coverage in the state of Rio Grande do Sul. Methods An ecological study based on data of the 2011-2012 national health information system to estimate the annual coverage of pap smears for the overall female population of the state and for women without private health insurance. We estimated annual pap smear coverage according to the Municipal Social Vulnerability Index and health macro-regions and regions of the state. Results The percentage of women without private health insurance ranged from 38.1% to 94.2% in the health regions. Pap smear coverage was 17.3% for the overall female population and 23.8% for women without private health insurance. Pap smear coverage was higher in more socially vulnerable municipalities and regions with a higher percentage of women with private health insurance. Conclusions The prevalence of private health insurance should be considered in studies that address the coverage of the Brazilian Unified Health System (SUS).

Esophageal Cancer and Head and Neck Cancer: The Earlier, the Better

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