Factores asociados al cáncer de cuello uterino en mujeres de 40 a 50 años.

Abstract

Cervical cancer is one of the most frequent neoplasms in women and is considered the second cause of death worldwide. A study was carried out on the factors associated with cervical cancer in women aged 40-50 years treated in the outpatient service in a specialty hospital. Objective: To determine the factors associated with cervical cancer in women aged 40-50 years. Design: The study population was 40 women. It is a study with a quantitative approach, of a descriptive, prospective, transversal type. Techniques: survey and indirect observation. Instruments: questionnaire with 15 questions and indirect observation guide. Results: 62.5% of the population correspond to an age range of 46-50 years; 50% have secondary education; 65% does not work; 62.5% of women know the disease; Among the associated factors, 62.5% have had their first sexual intercourse for 17-20 years and 30% have been diagnosed with Human Papilloma Virus, related to the identification of gene 16 and 18 that are high risk in 75%. Conclusion: it has been shown that one of the factors associated with cervical cancer is HPV, in the same way another important fact is poverty; therefore, health promotion and prevention activities must be expanded to educate the population at risk about the factors that can influence the development of the disease.