Fatores associados à realização de mamografia em usuárias da atenção primária à saúde em Vitória, Espírito Santo*

Abstract

Objectives: to estimate prevalence and factors associated with having mammography examinations among adult women aged 40 to 59 years old in primary health care services. Methods: a cross-sectional study was performed in 26 health centers in Vitória, Espírito Santo, Brazil; data were collected from March to September 2014; the independent variables described sociodemographic, behavioral and reproductive characteristics, having mammography performed every two years as the outcome. Results: 400 users participated, 57.8% of whom undergo mammography every two years; having the examination was more prevalent among women aged 50-59 years (PR=1.48-95%CI 1.25;1.75), those belonging to economic class A/B (PR=1.81-95%CI 1.22;2.68) and those who no longer menstruate (PR=1.31-95%CI 1.08;1.60). Conclusion: although the proportion of mammography examinations performed is in keeping with recommended levels, a higher frequency was found among the 50-59 age group belonging to class A/B, suggesting unequal access to this examination.