THE RELEVANCE OF NURSES IN HEALTH EDUCATION ON CERVICAL CANCER: AN INTEGRATIVE LITERATURE REVIEW

Authors

  • Lizandra Freitas Lima Sofiste Universidade Iguaçu – UNIG
  • Lorran de Oliveira de Melo Universidade Iguaçu – UNIG
  • Elaine Menezes Azevedo Universidade Iguaçu – UNIG
  • Wanderson Alves Ribeiro Universidade Iguaçu – UNIG https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8655-3789
  • Felipe de Castro Felicio Universidade Iguaçu – UNIG
  • Dayane Ferreira de Castro Universidade Iguaçu – UNIG https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9437-3673

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51891/rease.v1i01.17329

Keywords:

Cervical Neoplasms. Health Education. Nursing Care.

Abstract

This article investigates the importance of nurses in health education, emphasizing their role in the prevention and control of this disease. Acting as educators, nurses play crucial roles in disseminating information about risk factors such as HPV infections, lifestyle habits, and the importance of regular Pap smear exams. The research was based on an integrative review, alongside an analysis of nursing practices in awareness campaigns. Ten articles published between 2019 and 2024 were evaluated, focusing on cervical cancer prevention. Health education was identified as crucial to increasing adherence to Pap smears and reducing cervical cancer mortality, particularly in vulnerable areas. Nurses play a key role as change agents. It is concluded that the nurse’s role in health education is essential for controlling cervical cancer, as it empowers women to make informed decisions about their health. Ongoing professional training is necessary to ensure nurses are prepared to address the challenges of health education and contribute to improving the quality of life for women in their communities.

Author Biographies

Lizandra Freitas Lima Sofiste, Universidade Iguaçu – UNIG

Acadêmica de enfermagem, UNIG. 

Lorran de Oliveira de Melo, Universidade Iguaçu – UNIG

Acadêmico de enfermagem, UNIG. 

Elaine Menezes Azevedo, Universidade Iguaçu – UNIG

Acadêmica de enfermagem, UNIG. 

Wanderson Alves Ribeiro, Universidade Iguaçu – UNIG

Doutor em ciências do cuidado em saúde - PACCS/EEAAC-UFF. Lattes: http://lattes.cnpq.br/5861383899592596 Orcid: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8655-3789.

Felipe de Castro Felicio, Universidade Iguaçu – UNIG

Enfermeiro. Especialista em Urgência e emergência, Especialista em Terapia intensiva, Especialista em Saúde da Família, Mestre em Saúde Materno- Infantil – UFF. Professor assistente de Enfermagem - UNIG.

Dayane Ferreira de Castro, Universidade Iguaçu – UNIG

Mestre em Enfermagem pela Universidade Federal do Estado do Rio de Janeiro - UNIRIO. Especialista em Oncologia pela Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro - UERJ. Bacharel em Enfermagem pela UNIRIO. Docente da Associação de Ensino Superior de Nova Iguaçu - UNIG e Instrutora SENAC. Possui habilitação em Inserção de Cateter Venoso Central de Inserção Periférica - PICC. Possui experiência em terapia intensiva e emergência pediátrica. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9437-3673. (Texto informado pelo autor).

Published

2024-12-06

How to Cite

Sofiste, L. F. L., Melo, L. de O. de, Azevedo, E. M., Ribeiro, W. A., Felicio, F. de C., & Castro, D. F. de. (2024). THE RELEVANCE OF NURSES IN HEALTH EDUCATION ON CERVICAL CANCER: AN INTEGRATIVE LITERATURE REVIEW. Revista Ibero-Americana De Humanidades, Ciências E Educação, 1(01), 70–85. https://doi.org/10.51891/rease.v1i01.17329