Public actions for control of breast cancer in Brazil: integrative review - Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem

ABSTRACT

Objective:

to analyze the scientific production on “breast cancer” in the period from 2002 to 2013 and determine the public policies for screening and early diagnosis of breast cancer.

Method:

this is an integrative literature review conducted in the databases MEDLINE, LILACS, SciELO and Google Scholar. Inclusion criteria: year and period of publication; availability of the full article; publication in Brazil; and the cross-check of the keywords Breast Cancer, Primary Health Care, Screening Programs, and Early Detection of Cancer.

Results:

after analysis, four thematic categories were obtained: breast self-examination, clinical examination of breast, mammography, and factors that hinder the adherence to the screening.

Conclusion:

health professionals have deficits of knowledge on the area, indicating the need for other studies on the subject addressed and greater investment in continuing education of professionals.