Prevalencia y factores de riesgo asociados para la realización de citología cérvico uterino en estudiantes de la Carrera de Enfermería, Universidad de Cuenca, marzo – agosto 2022

Abstract

Background: Cervical cytology is a screening test that is done in order to rule out alterations in the cells that line the cervix, in order to prevent or treat diseases in a timely manner. Objective: To determine the prevalence and associated risk factors for performing cervical cytology in the students of the Nursing Career of the University of Cuenca during the period March – August 2022. Method and Materials: A cross-sectional analytical observational research was carried out; it was applied to the students of the Nursing Career of the University of Cuenca during the March – August 2022 school, with a sample of 255 students. The tabulation of the data was carried out with the SPSS 24 program, and these are presented in simple tables, with frequencies, percentages, OR, with 95% confidence interval (95% CI) and statistical association with p<0.05. Results: There is evidence of greater practice of Pap smear in students aged between 20-39 years. In addition, the students who presented the highest levels of knowledge about the test were those who studied higher cycles or levels of study, with a high percentage of positive attitude towards taking this test, but a lower practice of it in relation to the knowledge and attitude found. Conclusion: There is a general knowledge of the cytology test and a positive attitude towards the interest of knowing it more, it is important that nursing performs more focused actions that allows improving adherence and a greater practice of this test.