THE IMPACT OF FUNDING FOR THE PREVINE BRASIL PROGRAM AND PUBLIC POLICIES ON ACCESS TO TREATMENT AND PREVENTION OF CERVICAL CANCER IN RIO NOVO DO SUL/ES

Abstract

Introduction: Cancer is a significant public health problem, due to its high incidence and impact on the quality of life of those affected. Cervical cancer, specifically, is one of the most common types of cancer among women in many parts of the world. Studies show that for every 100,000 women in Brazil, one is affected by the disease. Cervical cancer is the third most common cancer in the country among women. The total of 17,010 new cases, with a rate per 100 thousand women, has a percentage of 13.25 new cases. According to data from INCA (2022), the North region ranks second in Brazil in cases of cervical cancer. In third place is the Center – West with a rate of 16.66 cases per 100 thousand women. The South region occupies fourth position, with a rate of 14.55 cases per 100 thousand women. In the Southeast region, it ranks fifth, with 12.93 cases per 100 thousand women. Objective: To analyze the impact of funding from the Previne Brasil Program on public women's health policies and access to treatment and prevention of cervical cancer in Rio Novo do Sul/ES. Method: The research is a documentary study and analysis of health costs, coming from the Ministry of Health database, accessed through the Health Information System - Tabnet platform. The period analyzed covers the years 2021 to 2023 with a focus on women aged between 25 and 64 years, living in the municipality of Rio Novo do Sul, who were diagnosed with cervical cancer. Ministerial ordinances and notebooks related to the topic were also consulted. Results: Carried out at the analysis of the impact of financing the Previne Brasil Program, based on information available in the National Health Fund, is of great importance in research related to financing Primary Health Care. For this information, ministerial notebooks, protocols from the area of health and ordinances as research sources. The description of financing and the positive results achieved with public prevention policies are fundamental to understanding advances in strategies to combat the disease. It is expected to highlight the study of historical periods, observing how cervical cancer prevention policies and financing in primary health care have evolved over the years. Conclusion: Funding from Previne Brasil had a positive impact on the health indicator of women aged 25 to 64, the age group recommended by the Ministry of Health, which has increased in recent years. Health promotion and prevention actions were expanded with this funding in the municipality of Rio Novo do Sul. There are many challenges proposed, but these have generated crucial gains for health policies in the municipality.