Relato de experiência de estudantes de medicina: exercício de rastreio de câncer cervical e câncer de mama na atenção primária

Medical student experience report: cervical and breast cancer screening exercise in primary care

Abstract

The prevention of and cervical cancer is a priority in public health policies in Brazil.

policies in Brazil, as it is one of the main causes of death for women in the country. country. This study aims to describe the participation of medical students in medical students in the care of women in two Family Health Strategies (ESF) in the municipality of Itumbiara, with an emphasis on the practical application of the theoretical theoretical knowledge acquired at university, especially with regard to women's health, clinical breast examination (CBE) and the collection of preventive preventive exams, such as the Pap smear. The study is descriptive nature, with a qualitative approach, in the form of an experience report, It emphasizes the constructivist perspective of knowledge, allowing the integration between practice and theory, followed by a critical reflection on the results this application. The project highlighted the taboos surrounding gynaecological exams, such as Pap smears, and Women's Health as a whole, was stigmatized, and the students were encouraged to demystify untruths and think of ways to promote comfort and safety for women. In addition to the academic exercise of putting ECM techniques and preventive exams into practice. Finally, the report shows how important practice is to the learning process and highlights the importance of process and highlights the importance of focusing on Comprehensive Women's Health Care Women.