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[Group consultation: a space for women]
D M Martins1, J L do Amaral, M T Dourado
1VI RA, CMS.
Cadernos De Saude Publica
|June 1, 1991
Summary
This study improved women's healthcare by integrating Pap smear screenings with group discussions, leading to increased medical exams and better health outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Women's Health
- Public Health
- Gynecology
Context:
- A multidisciplinary healthcare team in Rio de Janeiro conducted an intervention in 1988.
- The initiative aimed to enhance healthcare services for women.
Purpose:
- To improve overall health care delivery.
- To educate women on Pap smear importance, results, and therapies.
- To create a space for women to share experiences and for professionals to reflect on practices.
Summary:
- The methodology involved Pap smear screenings, result evaluations, and group consultations.
- Participants engaged in discussions about Pap smear results and personal health concerns.
- This approach facilitated a holistic view of women's health needs.
Impact:
- Achieved a 42.7% increase in initial medical exams among women.
- Extended average medical exam duration by ten minutes.
- Enhanced screening for STIs like syphilis and gonorrhea, improving overall care quality from women's perspectives.