Cellular changesin vaginal smearsof inmatesofthe prison complexin the metropolitan are a of Goiânia

Authors

  • Christiane M Souza Faculdade de Enfermagem da Universidade Federal de Goiás
  • Letícia Rejane Silva Faculdade de Enfermagem da Universidade Federal de Goiás
  • Grécia Carolina Pessoni Faculdade de Enfermagem da Universidade Federal de Goiás
  • Letícia D Silva Faculdade de Enfermagem da Universidade Federal de Goiás
  • Megmar Aparecida S Carneiro Instituto de Patologia Tropical e Saúde Pública da Universidade Federal de Goiás
  • Silvia Helena R Santos Faculdade de Farmácia da Universidade Federal de Goiás
  • Lidia S Barboza Schola Fértile
  • Sandra Brunini Faculdade de Enfermagem da Universidade Federal de Goiás

Keywords:

uterine cervical neoplasms, vaginal smears, women, STD

Abstract

Introduction: the Pap smear has proven an effective method of screening in preventing cervical cancer and premalignant lesions. Objective: identify the cellular changes present in the results of Pap smear performed on inmates. Methods: cross-sectional study and analytical study carried out with the inmates of the Metropolitan Prison Complex in Goiania, Goias. Results: 148 women participated in the interview and 104 underwent the Pap test. The population consisted of women who had at least 30 years of age (57.6%) were born in Goias (66.3%), single (45.2%), low education and low income. As to the adequacy of the sample, 94.2% were considered satisfactory. The smear test identified 10.2% of cell changes classified as ASC-US (4.1%), ASG-US (2.0%), LSIL (1.0%) and HSIL (3.1%). Conclusion: the results of this study show the need for adoption of health policies aimed at this group.

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Published

2011-03-26

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Souza CM, Silva LR, Pessoni GC, Silva LD, Carneiro MAS, Santos SHR, et al. Cellular changesin vaginal smearsof inmatesofthe prison complexin the metropolitan are a of Goiânia. DST [Internet]. 2011 Mar. 26 [cited 2024 Mar. 29];23(1):12-5. Available from: https://bjstd.org/revista/article/view/964

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