Perfil das internações por Neoplasia do Colo de Útero no estado de Sergipe entre os anos de 2008 a 2022: Um estudo observacional

Abstract

Cervical cancer remains one of the main causes of morbidity and mortality among women in Brazil and worldwide, especially in underserved regions, where access to prevention and treatment programs is limited (INCA, 2023). The objective of this study was to evaluate the profile of hospitalizations due to Cervical Neoplasia in the state of Sergipe between 2008 and 2022. The data were extracted from the SUS Hospital Information System (SIH/DATASUS). This study found that the average incidence of hospitalizations remained stationary during the study period. The same was true for the death rate. A high mortality rate was found, associated with a significant financial cost. The average length of hospital stay was 7.6 days. The care provided was mostly elective. It is concluded that cervical cancer in Sergipe is still a condition that presents complex challenges, reflected in high mortality rates and significant costs for the Unified Health System. However, limitations such as the absence of qualitative data and the lack of representation of other regions limit the generalization of the findings. It is suggested that future research explore the barriers to access to health care and carry out inter-regional comparisons to better understand disparities. The implementation of effective public policies, with screening and primary prevention programs, may be a promising strategy to reduce mortality and costs associated with the treatment of this condition.