Conocimientos, actitudes y prácticas sobre el papanicolaou en mujeres de edad fértil que acuden al servicio de Ginecología en el Subcentro de Salud de la Parroquia El Valle-Cuenca-2014.

Abstract

Background The cervical cancer (CC) is an important cause of morbidity and mortality in women aged 15-44 years. Annually around 1,000 women die due to this neoplasia; the Papanicolaou (PAP) is the main tool for the screening of cervical cancer, but mistaken beliefs coverage is not desired. Target Set the knowledge, attitudes and practices against the Pap of women of childbearing age who come to Subcentro Health parish Valley. Methodology A descriptive study whose universe were women attending the service of Gynecology Health Subcentro Parish Valley was performed. The data were obtained through a survey of every woman; the tabulation was conducted in EpiInfo program and analysis measures of central tendency, percentages and frequencies are used, which are themselves represented in tables. Results The average age of female respondents was 26 years (Standard Deviation 6.9). They are engaged in domestic activity, a 62.66%, 14.29% are students and farmers 0.97%. According to his statement the 32.47% had completed primary, secondary 32.14% and 0.97% have a degree or studies the fourth level of education. 49.35% were married and the 28,90% free union. Knowledge levels were low the 48.38% 34.42% the intermediate and high el17.21%, attitudes were the 75.65% unfavorable and favorable el24.25%. The practices were correct and incorrect the 43.83% 56.17%.