Conocimientos, actitudes y prácticas sobre cáncer cervicouterino en mujeres atendidas en la Sociedad de Lucha Contra el Cáncer Riobamba 2014.

Abstract

Cervical Cancer is a priority public health problem and the only cancer curable if detected early, it is important to know about it . The present study aimed checking the level of knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding cervical cancer, women have served in the Society to Fight Cancer in Riobamba 2014. The methodology was a descritive, cross-sectional study and the required information was obtained through surveys type knowledge, attitudes and practices. They were applied to 40 women , of whom information on sociodemographic charateristics. Level of knowledge, attitudes and practices about cervical cancer was obtained. The results show that 40% of women surveyed are between 20 – 39 years old. Most of them are married, 50% with secondary education and 77% live in urban areas. The level of knowledge is better in younger women, regardless of their marital status with higher levels of education. The attitude of the population is positive, compared to information for the prevention of cervical cancer 37% of respondents have made Papanicolaou, of which 17% do so at the proper frequency and 72% follow up on the results. Through the information gained, it is cocluded that it is essential to implment educational programs to improve the safety culture on Cervicouetrino Cancer, because in Ecuador it is the second most common in women.