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Cervical alterations in santa marta women

Abstract:

Introduction: The cervical cytology is the low-cost screening test that allows the identification of cervical changes in a large group of women. Objectives: To determine the cervical alterations, based on the analysis of cytological tests, in Santa Marta women. Methods: Retrospective descriptive study of documentary design and quantitative approach, carried out in a first level health care institution in the city of Santa Marta, Colombia. The data collection was done from 2958 records of cytological tests, corresponding to the period between 2011 and 2014. For the analysis of the information we used an Excel processor sheet, which allowed the design of tables for the analysis of frequency of alterations. Results: 7.16% presented cervical alterations; 54.71%, ascus; 22.64%, cervical intraepithelial neoplasia I; 16.50%, human papillomavirus; 3.77%, cervical intraepithelial neoplasia III; and 1.88%, carcinoma. 8.72% presented vaginal infections, 62.51% compatible with bacterial vaginitis and 37.20% with candida albicans. Conclusions: Despite the existence of programs aimed at the prevention and early screening of cervical lesions, and the guidelines of international and national agencies, these alterations continue to represent a public health concern in the region.