Knowledge, attitude and practice related to the pap smear test among users of a primary health unit
Vasconcelos, C.T.M.; Pinheiro, A.K.B.; Castelo, A.R.P.; Costa, L.d.Q.; Oliveira, R.G.d.
Revista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem 19(1): 97-105
2011
ISSN/ISBN: 1518-8345 PMID: 21412635 DOI: 10.1590/s0104-11692011000100014Document Number: 216844
This KAP (knowledge, attitude and practice) study, carried out from February to June 2008, aimed to evaluate the knowledge, attitude and practice regarding the Pap smear test among users of a primary health unit (PHU) and to verify any association with sociodemographic variables. The sample was comprised of 250 women. The knowledge, attitude and practice related to the examination were adequate in 40.4%, 28% and 67.6% of respondents, respectively. The results demonstrate higher proportions of adequate knowledge and attitude with schooling (>9 years) and age (>35 years). It is essential to seek specific answers regarding this issue in order to direct integrated actions of health education, thus ensuring greater access, adhesion and return of the women for the examination results.