O Sistema Único de Saúde e o enfermeiro na prevenção do câncer de próstata

Abstract

Prostate cancer is the second most common among men, being more common in the elderly. The assistance offered by the SUS is little sought after by the male population, which demonstrates relevance in studying the causes that lead men to low adherence to health actions. Objectives: to analyze the adhesion of the male population to the health care offered by the SUS; identify the importance of approaching the topic of Men's Health during academic training; knowing the reasons that lead men to low demand for health care in SUS care units; to point out the consequences of the low demand of men for health care; to list the actions necessary to improve men's demand for health care in the SUS and to identify the role of nurses in the prevention of prostate cancer. Methodology: this is an integrative literature review using the LILACS, BDENF, SCIELO and PUBMED databases. Conclusions: the research pointed out that the low adherence of men to the health care offered by the SUS is due to the feeling of fear and shame; lack of information; preconception; inadequate communication; inflexible schedules; negative view of the public system and gap in public policies. The demand for SUS services occurs when the disease is at a more advanced stage, making treatment more complex and mortality. The role of the health team, especially the nurse, is to work to minimize the situations mentioned.