Conhecimento e práticas de autocuidado das mulheres acometidas pelo papilomavírus humano

Abstract

Given the diversity of sexually transmitted infections that affect the health of the population, the infection caused by the Human Papillomavirus stands out, considered one of the sexually transmitted infections that occur most frequently in the world. The virus can infect the skin, mucous membranes, and regions such as the vulva, vagina, penis and anus, being responsible for the development of genital warts and cervical cancer. Objective: to analyze the knowledge and self-care practices of women affected by the human papillomavirus, treated in five Basic Family Health Units, in the city of Pesqueira-PE, in the year 2022. Methodology: This is a descriptive study, with an approach qualitative, carried out with women diagnosed with human papillomavirus, from August to December 2022. The study was in three stages: capturing women through records in the cytopathological collection book; contact with the selected

women, through health unit professionals and interviews that followed a semi- structured script containing questions about the human papillomavirus. Results: four

women aged between 28 and 51 years, with a low level of education and income of up to 1 minimum wage participated in the study, thus, it was possible to provide the elaboration of four categories that support the discussion of the study. Conclusion: In relation to self-care, behaviors and attitudes that were still incipient were identified. It was also observed that many of these women have little knowledge about their health condition and self-care practices, despite receiving multidisciplinary care.