Factores asociados al conocimiento sobre el examen de Papanicolaou en mujeres peruanas

The aim of this study was to determine which sociodemographic factors are associated with the level of knowledge about the Pap smear. The sample consisted of 130 women between the ages of 20 and 40 years who had been treated in centers of the Health Network North Lima V. Of the 130 women 70% have a high level of knowledge about the Papanicolaou. Beginning sexual activity before the age of 20 and having undergone the Pap test were associated with a high level of knowledge. It is suggested that nurses carry out promotional preventive health campaigns regarding cervical cancer. In order to increase awareness of the general population, taking into account that the early onset of sexual activity is a risk factor for contracting STIs.