Examinando por Materia "Cervical cancer"

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(Universidad Privada Norbert Wiener, 2018-06-11) Ayala Achulla, Joselyn; Rodriguez Chávez, Carlos Leonidas
Objective: To determine the risk factors associated with cervical cancer in patients attending the Gynecology-Oncology outpatient clinic at María Auxiliadora Hospital from January to December 2016. Materials and Methods: This was a descriptive, retrospective, observational, and cross-sectional study. A total of 175 medical records of patients diagnosed with cervical cancer were used. Results: Regarding the onset of sexual activity, 58% of the population began sexual relations between the ages of 15 and 19 years, and 58% had 2 to 3 sexual partners. In terms of parity, 46% were multiparous. Concerning contraceptive methods, 40% opted for oral contraceptives. The predominant age range was 20 to 65 years, accounting for 87%. Regarding education level, 44% of the patients had a secondary education. Conclusions: The predominant risk factors for cervical cancer were early initiation of sexual activity, the number of sexual partners, and secondary education level. The prevalence rate was 25 cases per 1000 patients attending the Gynecology-Oncology outpatient clinic at María Auxiliadora Hospital.
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Knowledge of cervical cancer and preventive practices in users treated at the Regional Hospital of Huacho, 2021.
(Universidad Privada Norbert Wiener, 2022-05-17) Cerna Destres, Georgina Del Socorro; García Puicón, Lady Yanina
Objective: To determine the relationship between knowledge of cervical cancer and preventive practices among users treated at the Huacho Regional Hospital in 2021. Methodology: This is a descriptive study with a quantitative approach. The population consisted of 120 women treated in the Obstetrics consultation at the Huacho Regional Hospital, and the sample included 92 users. A survey was developed based on the variables for data processing. Results: Regarding the sociodemographic factors of the users, it was found that 75.0% were cohabiting. As for the level of knowledge, 59.8% had a medium level of knowledge. Regarding preventive practices for cervical cancer, 89.1% of the users did not undergo a Pap smear after initiating sexual activity, and 63.0% of the users performed preventive practices for cervical cancer correctly. Conclusion: It was concluded that there is a relationship between knowledge of cervical cancer and preventive practices among users treated at the Huacho Regional Hospital in 2021.