Relationship of knowledge and practice on the timely detection of cervical uterine cancer


Abstract:

Introduction: Cervical uterine cancer is a global health problem with high mortality and morbidity, which can be prevented through the use of various methods such as taking the Pap smear (PAP) and vaccination. The Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is considered the causal agent of neoplastic pathology. Objective: To relate the knowledge with the practices of the users about the timely detection of cervical cancer, in the Pumapungo Health Center of District 01D01. Materials and methods: A quantitative correlational study, the sample was made up of 216 patients who attended the Pumapungo Health Center, two validated instruments were used. The crude association between early detection of cervical cancer and the independent variables was measured using a logistic regression model and 95% confidence intervals (CI = 95%). Results: The level of knowledge was Medium (41.2%), while the level of practices was Low in 23.1%. The level of practice showed a statistical relationship with risk factors such as age, number of sexual partners, number of children, age of first birth and number of births. Conclusions: The level of knowledge is significantly related to the level of practice, establishing a weak statistical correlation between the two study variables.

Año de publicación:

2020

Keywords:

  • Health practices
  • knowledge
  • Cáncer
  • PAP TEST

Fuente:

scopusscopus

Tipo de documento:

Article

Estado:

Acceso restringido

Áreas de conocimiento:

  • Obstetricia

Áreas temáticas:

  • Enfermedades
  • Medicina y salud