Abstract
Objective: Conduct a integrative review on the topic related to protective factors and prevention actions associated with cervical cancer, in order to collect and compile data for a better elucidation of the effectiveness of these variables and the impact on the incidence of the disease in question. Methods: Searches were performed in the MEDLINE/PubMed database using the descriptors “Cervical cancer; prevention; screening; cervix; pap test”, “Uterine Cervical Neoplasms; cervical cancer; protective factors”and“Uterine Cervical Neoplasms; prevention; cervical cancer; protective agents”, with an emphasis on the last 10 years. Results: The protective and preventive factors for the development of cervical cancer were reviewed, including the vaccine against the carcinogenic types of the HPV virus, the Pap smear, the use of vitamins and antioxidants, immunotherapy with mushrooms and the balance of the vaginal microbiota. Final considerations: Considering the epidemiological importance of cervical cancer, the search for data that lead to protective factors against this neoplasm is of great relevance, in addition to a future deepening in the studies of these elements that have great potential for preventive action against cancer development in question.