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Cervical cancer: Riverside women's knowledge in the Brazilian Amazon about preventive measures
Ricardo Luiz Saldanha da Silva1, Shirley Regina Cardoso Mendes2, Bianca Silva de Brito3
1Graduate Program in Nursing, Escola de Enfermagem Magalhães Barata, Universidade do Estado do Pará, Belém, Pará, Brazil.
Plos One
|May 20, 2026
Summary
Riverside women show knowledge gaps regarding cervical cancer prevention, impacting their adoption of protective measures. Understanding these gaps is crucial for improving women's health outcomes and promoting effective cancer prevention strategies.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Oncology
- Qualitative Research
Background:
- Cervical cancer remains a significant global health concern, particularly in underserved populations.
- Understanding community-specific knowledge and attitudes is vital for effective public health interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze riverside women's knowledge of cervical cancer preventive measures.
- To explore how this knowledge influences the adoption of these measures.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative descriptive study involving 20 riverside women in Belém, Pará, Brazil.
- Data collected through semi-structured individual interviews (April-July 2023).
- Lexical analysis of transcribed interview data using specialized software (IRAMUTEQ).
Main Results:
- Participants aged 23-64, with a prevalence in the 40-64 age group (55%).
- Identified knowledge gaps concerning cervical cancer, human papillomavirus (HPV), and correct preventive practices.
- Revealed variations in perceptions, behaviors, and information access related to cervical cancer prevention.
Conclusions:
- Cognitive and attitudinal factors significantly influence the adoption of preventive measures for cervical cancer.
- Addressing knowledge deficits is essential to strengthen health practices among riverside women.
- Tailored health education strategies are needed to improve cervical cancer prevention in this population.
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