EP364/#1136 Teenage pregnancy as a risk factor for not performing primary and secondary prevention actions against cancer in women with cervical cancer

Abstract

Objectives To analyze the teenage pregnancy as a risk factor for not performing primary and secondary prevention actions against cancer in women with cervical cancer.

Methods obsevacional, cross-sectional study. Carried out in the oncology of IMIP, using an adapted form, carried out in period from November 2020 to August 2021Patients with a diagnosis of cervical cancer confirmed by histology, cytology or immunohistochemistry and who were 18 years of age or older at the time of inclusion in the study were included.

Results 100 cancer cervical patients, with mean age of 34 years (75% 30–40y), were enrolled.42% of women who became pregnant in adolescence PA group) , in the group of women who became pregnant in adolescence ( PA group) , 88% said they never practiced physical activity versus 45% who became pregnant in adulthood or never became pregnant.( p< 0.001) Regarding the age of first sexual intercourse, 64% of women had their first intercourse between 15–18 years old, while 32% between 10–14 years old. PA group showed a significant(p < 001) reduction in pap test performance, use and knowledge about HPV vaccine and knowledge about cervical cancer and prevention measures available.

Conclusions 46% of women with cervical cancer became pregnant during adolescence. in this group, the performance of primary and secondary prevention measures with themselves and their children was significantly lower. a situation that perpetuates social inequities.PA group showed a significant reduction in pap test performance, HPV vaccine and knowledge about cervical cancer and prevention measures available.