An evaluation of the breast and cervical cancer prevention program in Paranapanema, Sao Paulo, Brazil

DOI: 10.15343/0104-7809.200731.3.7

Authors

  • Rolando Enrique Canido Centro Universitário São Camilo-SP, Brasil.
  • Geraldo Mota de Carvalho Centro Universitário São Camilo-SP, Brasil.
  • Miriam Aparecida Barbosa Merighi Centro Universitário São Camilo-SP, Brasil.
  • Alder Antônio Martins Centro Universitário São Camilo-SP, Brasil.

Keywords:

Woman’s health. Gynecological cancer. Public Health.

Abstract

Gynecological cancers are responsible for a dramatic morbidity and mortality rate among women, constituting a public
health problem in the country. The goal of this study was to evaluate the results obtained in the Breast and Cervical Cancer Prevention
Program in Paranapanema, Sao Paulo, suggesting the implantation of routines, conducts, and regulations to make this assistance faster,
making easier collecting material for tests and procedures for solving alterations presented. The city got beyond the target set by the
Health Regional Board in the campaign for gynecological cancer prevention promoted by the Health Ministry, from March to May,
2002. The staff showed to be well-trained for the Gynecological Cancer Prevention Program. Physical resources were sufficient and the
process complied with the recommendation from the Health Ministry, but there is still a need of a few minor adaptations. The lack of a
protocol makes difficult providing assistance and tracking changes and this may cause a late diagnosis of cancer.

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Published

2007-07-01

How to Cite

Canido, R. E., Mota de Carvalho, G., Barbosa Merighi, M. A. ., & Martins, A. A. . (2007). An evaluation of the breast and cervical cancer prevention program in Paranapanema, Sao Paulo, Brazil: DOI: 10.15343/0104-7809.200731.3.7. O Mundo Da Saúde, 31(3), 375–383. Retrieved from https://revistamundodasaude.emnuvens.com.br/mundodasaude/article/view/879