Markers of vulnerability for cervical cancer in HIV-infected women

Authors

  • Daniele Mary Silva de Brito Hospital São José de Doenças Infecciosas
  • Marli Teresinha Gimeniz Galvão Universidade Federal do Ceará
  • Maria Lúcia Duarte Pereira Secretaria de Saúde do Estado do Ceará

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692011000300008

Keywords:

Vulnerability, Uterine Cervical Neoplasms, Women, HIV, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome

Abstract

This study identifies the dimensions and markers of vulnerability among women infected with HIV regarding the development of cervical cancer. A total of 76 HIV-infected women cared for in Fortaleza, CE, Brazil from October 2007 to June 2008 participated in the study. Semi-structured interviews were used to collect socio-demographic, clinical, and sexual data, as well as situations related to health care follow-up and the prevention of cervical cancer. Identified situations were grouped according to the dimensions and markers of vulnerability. HIV-infected women experience different situations linked to individual, programmatic and social dimensions that leave them vulnerable to the development of cervical cancer. The conclusion is that this population is vulnerable to cervical cancer and specific preventive actions are necessary to supply information associated with early detection, improve knowledge, encourage self-care, and improve the quality of health services directed to this population.

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Published

2011-06-01

Issue

Vol. 19 No. 3 (2011)

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Markers of vulnerability for cervical cancer in HIV-infected women . (2011). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 19(3), 500-507. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692011000300008