The importance of preventive examination in early detection of cervical cancer: a literature review

Abstract

Objective: Understanding what cervical cancer is, diagnosis, treatment and prevention, as well as describing the importance of nurses in carrying out the preventive exam and elucidating the importance of performing the preventive exam in the early detection of CC. Methods: The methodology used is characterized by a bibliographic review, carried out based on the selection of scientific articles published in SciELO and in Nursing Journals, addressing the importance of preventive exam in the early detection of cervical cancer. Results: According to the literature review, it was observed that 80% of the women interviewed did not have knowledge about the purpose of the exam, the lack of early detection leads to late diagnosis and treatment, contributing to the number of cases of deaths from this neoplasm. Pap smear is the preventive examination of cervical cancer, its purpose is to detect early lesions, making diagnosis possible in the initial phase, before its progress and the appearance of symptoms of the neoplasm. Final Considerations: According to the research, it is suggested that actions be developed seeking strategies to reach women in general, strengthening the prevention theme.