Knowledge of academics about cervical and breast cancer prevention

Abstract

Aim: to analyze the knowledge of academics about the prevention of cervical and breast cancer. Method: quantitative, descriptive study, conducted at a private university. The subjects were academics of Nursing, Physiotherapy and Nutrition courses from the 2nd to the 8th period. Data were analyzed through descriptive statistics. Results: it has been shown that academics have a good knowledge about the prevention of cervical and breast cancer. But 61% of the participants mention limitations in guiding people, since 59% of the academic subjects do not contribute to it. Conclusion: the importance of training focused on the reality of the population is evidenced, so that future health professionals can competently develop the actions proposed by health policies, for instance, the policy of control of breast and cervical cancer, among others.