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[Pap smear screening: sensations reported by nursing professionals when submitted to this test]
Roberta Jeane Bezerra Jorge1, Maria Albertina Rocha Diógenes, Francisco Antonio da Cruz Mendonça
1Grupo Saúde da Mulher, Universidade de Fortaleza. Rua Caubi 798, Barra do Ceará. 60331-100 Fortaleza CE. robertajeane@hotmail.com
Ciencia & Saude Coletiva
|June 10, 2011
Summary
Nursing assistants and technicians reported negative feelings, including discomfort and anxiety, regarding Pap smear screening. Educational campaigns are recommended to empower patients and reduce these negative perceptions.
Area of Science:
- Gynecologic Oncology
- Qualitative Health Research
- Patient Experience
Context:
- Study conducted in a public gynecology institution in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil.
- Focus on healthcare professionals' perspectives on Pap smear screening.
- Explores experiences of nursing assistants and technicians.
Purpose:
- To document the impressions of nursing assistants and technicians undergoing Pap smear screening.
- To understand the emotional and psychological impact of the procedure on healthcare workers.
- To identify barriers to Pap smear acceptance within a healthcare setting.
Summary:
- A qualitative descriptive study involving 35 healthcare employees was conducted.
- Semi-structured interviews revealed varied reactions: discomfort, fear, shame, anxiety about results, and feelings of calm.
- Negative feelings were reported despite the participants' involvement in cervical cancer prevention.
Impact:
- Highlights the need for targeted patient education and empowerment strategies.
- Suggests improving the patient experience for Pap smear screening.
- Informs interventions to reduce anxiety and improve adherence to cervical cancer screening.
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