Conhecimento sobre o diagnóstico e rastreamento do câncer de mama entre os ginecologistas do Estado de Goiás (Brasil)
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2003
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Objectives. To evaluate the knowledge level
on thhe screening and diagnosis of breast cancer
among the gynecologists of the State of Goiás,
Brazil.
M ETHODS . Questionnaires containing profes-
sional information and questions on breast
cancer screening were posted for all the 427
gynecologists associated to the Goiás Society of
Gynecology and Obstetrics, between May and
July of 1999.
R ESULTS . Of the 427 questionnaires, 26 (6%)
were returned because incorrect mailing
address. Of the 401 doctors who received the
questionnaire, 85 (21%) answered and returned
them back. Of these, 28% were female; the
average of the profession time was of 17 years.
The medical residence was the highest title level
for 70%. The average age of the doctors was 44
years. The rates of correct answers were: 94%
for the knowledge of the most frequent sign of
breast cancer, 75% for the best method for
screening, 88% for the period of when the
mammography begins, 93% for the periodicity of
the mammography after the 50 years and 83%
about the indication of the complementary
ultrasound. The doctors who have studied in a
program of medical residence was the only factor
that influenced the rate of correct answers, if compared to those that did not cursed it. The
professional’s gender, the Title in Gynecology
and Obstetrics Specialty (TEGO) holders and the
city of work did not influence the rates of correct
answers.
C ONCLUSION . The gynecologists of the State
of Goiás who answered the questionnaire have
a good knowledge on the screening and
diagnosis of breast cancer. Medical residence
was the single factor that influenced the rate
of correct answers.
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Mama, Ensino médico, Câncer, Diagnóstico, Ginecologistas, Breast, Cancer, Gynecologist, Diagnosis, Medical education
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FREITAS JÚNIOR, Ruffo de et al. Conhecimento sobre o diagnóstico e rastreamento do câncer de mama entre os ginecologistas do Estado de Goiás (Brasil). Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira, São Paulo, v. 49, n. 3, p. 312-316, 2003.