Mujeres con diagnóstico de cáncer cervicouterino en tres regiones de la red de salud de la provincia de Santa Fe Argentina

Introduction: The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) promotes regionalization, establishing levels of healthcare. The province of Santa Fe, Argentina, was divided into five regions. Currently, the proper management of non-communicable chronic diseases is a priority on both national and international agendas. In Santa Fe, cervical cancer (CC) has become the second leading cause of death among women. Objectives: a. To socio-demographically characterize women diagnosed with CC in the Rafaela, Rosario, and Santa Fe regions during the period 2015–2021, based on health records. b. To identify the healthcare providers to which these women with CC were affiliated. Methodology: A quantitative, descriptive, and retrospective approach was used. The study included women with CC who were treated at three main healthcare centers in the cities of Rosario, Santa Fe, and Rafaela during the study period. Secondary sources were used: ad hoc databases were created for each healthcare center using information from computerized health systems, and simple statistical tools were applied. Results: A total of 240 women were diagnosed with CC during the study period. The average age was 45.5 years, and the mortality rate recorded was 20%. Among them, 188 women had no health insurance, and 83 were enrolled in a health plan. They were distributed across 85 localities in Santa Fe and one in Santiago del Estero. A total of 230 women were affiliated with only one healthcare provider. There was limited data on education, marital status, and employment, and no data were recorded on nationality. Conclusion: There is a need for adequate record-keeping systems that reflect the health processes occurring in each territory. The province's characteristics present challenges for health managers and care teams.