Cervical Cancer in the Health Zeguere Area, Kolondièba District, Sikasso Region, June 2024

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Introduction: Cervical cancer is a new tissue formation due to excessive, abnormal, anarchic and autonomous cell proliferation that develops at the expense of the uterine cervix. In sub-Saharan Africa, with more than 75,000 new cases and nearly 50,000 deaths per year; The Kolondièba health district regularly records suspected cases of cervical cancer, 473 women screened 68 were positive including 3 suspected cases of cervical cancer in 2022. Finally the health area in 2024, 3 positive cases out of 16 women screened June 9, 2024; during the 23rd week of the year 2024, the CSCom recorded 3 positive cases of cervical cancer, following this an investigation was considered by the management team to determine the frequency and risk factors of the disease. Method: We conducted a cross-sectional, analytical descriptive study from June 5 to 15, 2024, examined medical records and carried out an active search for partners in the community in order to identify and refer them to an early screening center. Result: This is a cervical cancer screening campaign, of which 18.75% of women screened were positive with IVA / IVL test, 37% of women screened had the STI, 56% had their first sexual intercourse between the ages of 12 and 14. The literature review and active research allowed us to raise awareness among partners about risk factors. The cases were referred to a care center. Conclusion: The investigation allowed us to be sure that sexual partners and negative cases were sensitized and educated on the risk factors of cervical cancer.

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