Cervical cancer screening in incarcerated women: deprived of freedom or deprived of health?

Authors

Elaine Regina Prudencio Hipólito da Silva, Vanessa Terezinha Gubert, Marco Antonio Moreira Puga, Ines Aparecida Tozetti

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Revista brasileira de enfermagem. Volume 79. Pages e20250011. Epub Jul 24, 2026.

Abstract

to reflect on and discuss the reality of cervical cancer screening among incarcerated women.
theoretical-reflective study, developed from a previous review of the scientific and documentary literature on cervical cancer screening programs, encompassing international, Latin American, and Brazilian experiences. The analysis and reflection were conducted critically, aiming to identify advances, limitations, and gaps in screening and treatment strategies.
although the prison environment facilitates the development of cervical cancer screening actions, as it contributes to access to women, they have a lower chance of being investigated, indicating a possible irregularity in the supply, suggesting a weakness and inconsistency in healthcare. The purpose of incarceration may be to deprive offenders of freedom, but not to deny their rights to health.
the reflections presented here emphasize the importance of nursing in conducting screening, follow-up, and health education actions, particularly among populations in situations of greater vulnerability.

PMID:
42524965
Bibliographic data and abstract were imported from PubMed on 29 Jul 2026.

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