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Factores asociados con el tamizaje de cáncer de cuello uterino en mujeres de nivel socioeconómico medio y bajo en Bogotá, Colombia / Factors associated with cervical cancer screening in women from middle and low socioeconomic status in Bogotá, Colombia
Garcés P, Isabel C; Rubio L, Diana C; Scarinci, Isabel C.
  • Garcés P, Isabel C; Universidad de Antioquia. Facultad Nacional de Salud Pública. Medellín. CO
  • Rubio L, Diana C; Universidad de Antioquia. Facultad Nacional de Salud Pública. Medellín. CO
  • Scarinci, Isabel C; Universidad de Alabama. Birmingham. US
Rev. Fac. Nac. Salud Pública ; 30(1): 7-16, ene.-abr. 2012. tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS, COLNAL | ID: lil-650056
RESUMEN

OBJETIVO:

en Colombia el cáncer de cuello uterino (CaCu) es el segundo más común en las mujeres con una incidencia estandarizada de 21,5/100.000. En este estudio se examinaron el conocimiento y los factores percibidos asociados con el tamizaje de CaCu en mujeres de nivel socioeconómico bajo/ medio en Bogotá, Colombia.

METODOLOGIA:

10 grupos focales segmentados por grupos de edad (18-33, 34-49 y 50-66). Dos investigadores realizaron análisis de contenido, identificando categorías emergentes.

RESULTADOS:

participaron 81 mujeres entre 18 y 66 años. Aunque se encontraron diferencias por grupos de edad, el inicio temprano de la actividad sexual, promiscuidad, infecciones vaginales, VPH, genética, abortos y falta de higiene, fueron identificados como los principales factores de riesgo para CaCu. Ellas reconocieron que esta enfermedad no siempre tiene síntomas, y que las citologías la detectan tempranamente. Sin embargo, mencionaron miedo a practicarse la citología, incomodidad/dolor, pena, mala atención, procrastinación y miedo al diagnóstico de cáncer como las principales barreras para el tamizaje rutinario. Las mujeres recomendaron campañas educativas y mejorar el servicio como estrategias para motivarlas.

CONCLUSION:

las participantes reportaron conocimientos básicos acerca del CaCu y el tamizaje. Las acciones para facilitar el tamizaje deben ser multifacéticas y acordes con las barreras y facilitadores reportados en cada grupo etario.
ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE:

in Colombia, cervical cancer (cc) is the second most common type of cancer among women. It has an agestandardized incidence of 21.5/100,000. The purpose of this study was to examine the knowledge and perceived factors associated with CC screening among women from low medium income status in Bogotá, Colombia.

METHODOLOGY:

the study was conducted with 10 focus groups segmented by age groups (18-33, 34-49, and 50-66). Two researchers conducted content analysis and identified the emerging categories.

RESULTS:

the sample consisted of 81 women whose ages ranged from 18 to 66. Early onset of sexual activity, promiscuity, vaginal infections, hpv, genetics, abortions, and lack of hygiene were identified as the most important risk factors for cc. Participants recognized that this disease does not always have symptoms, and that pap smears detect it early. However, they mentioned fear of undergoing a pap test, discomfort or pain, embarrassment, poor services, procrastination, and fear of a cancer diagnosis as the main barriers preventing regular screening. Women recommended educational campaigns and improved customer service as strategies to motivate them.

CONCLUSION:

participants reported basic knowledge about CC and screening. Actions to facilitate screening must be multifaceted and based on the barriers and facilitators mentioned by each age group.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Socioeconomic Factors / Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / Mass Screening / Disease Prevention Type of study: Diagnostic study / Observational study / Prognostic study / Qualitative research / Risk factors / Screening study Limits: Adult / Female / Humans Country/Region as subject: South America / Colombia Language: Spanish Journal: Rev. Fac. Nac. Salud Pública Journal subject: Public Health Year: 2012 Type: Article Affiliation country: Colombia / United States Institution/Affiliation country: Universidad de Alabama/US / Universidad de Antioquia/CO

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Socioeconomic Factors / Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / Mass Screening / Disease Prevention Type of study: Diagnostic study / Observational study / Prognostic study / Qualitative research / Risk factors / Screening study Limits: Adult / Female / Humans Country/Region as subject: South America / Colombia Language: Spanish Journal: Rev. Fac. Nac. Salud Pública Journal subject: Public Health Year: 2012 Type: Article Affiliation country: Colombia / United States Institution/Affiliation country: Universidad de Alabama/US / Universidad de Antioquia/CO