PREVALÊNCIA DOS FATORES DE RISCO PARA O CÂNCER DE COLO DE ÚTERO EM USUÁRIAS DAS UNIDADES BÁSICAS DE ATENÇÃO À SAÚDE EM LONDRINA-PR NO ANO DE 2022

INTRODUCTION: Cervical cancer, or cervical cancer (CCU), is the second most
common gynecological cancer worldwide. CCU is a replication of the lining epithelium and has high mortality rates in the global female population. It is known
that there are several risk factors associated with this pathology, such as HPV, genetics, early sexual debut, multiparity, multiple sexual partners, unprotected sexual
intercourse, prolonged use of oral contraception, alcoholism, smoking, obesity, and others. Therefore, it is important to recognize these elements in order to implement public policies for prevention, awareness, and early diagnosis (through tests such as Pap smear, cytology, and HPV tests) AIMS: To analyze the epidemiological profile of cervical cancer patients, as well as the predominance of risk factors that
may favor the development of this pathology, such as environmental, genetic, and sociocultural factors MATERIALS AND METHODS: Women diagnosed with CCU in basic health units (UBS) in Londrina-PR were selected through the Cancer Information
System (SISCAN) and Saúde Web in 2022. The description of the variables was carried out through tables of absolute and relative frequencies, considering cases and controls. RESULTS: Similarities were observed among women diagnosed with
cervical lesions, which can be understood as risk factors. In light of this, the predominant data in most of the interviewed women were: a. had cervical lesions between the ages of 29 and 49; b. are white; c. have completed high school and
have a per capita income of up to 600 reais; d. have superficial knowledge about HPV and vaccination and have never attended prevention lectures; e. go without a
Pap smear for over a year; f. had menarche before the age of 13; g. had 0-2 pregnancies; h. have used oral contraceptives; i. started sexual activity between 15-19 years; j. had 2-5 sexual partners but currently have a fixed partner; k. are
sedentary; l. are non-smokers and non-drinkers; m. have a family history of cancer. FINAL CONSIDERATIONS: Given the identified risk factors, it is important to emphasize the need for new campaigns to inform the population about CCU, preventive screening, and vaccination.

KEYWORDS: Human papillomavirus; Cervical intraepithelial lesion; Cervical cancer risk factors; Cervical cancer prevention; HPV vaccine.