PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION IN MAMMOGRAPHY: A STUDY OF MAMOGRAPHICS SERVICES OPERATING IN THE STATE OF RIO DE JANEIRO, WITH EMPHASIS ON SUS (UNIFIED HEALTH SYSTEM)

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.1594572425064

• Palavras-chave: Mammography, professional education, SUS (Unified Health System)

• Keywords: Mammography, professional education, SUS (Unified Health System)

• Abstract:

  Mammography is the most effective imaging diagnosis for early detection of changes in the breasts capable of causing cancer, even small ones that go unnoticed during self-examination. Mammographs are of the conventional type (simple control), computerized or with stereotaxy, that is, when they have accessories for biopsies. Mammography in the SUS (Unified Public System of the Brazilian Federation) is considered the most relevant method for recording the rate of breast cancer, therefore, it is necessary to improve the level of diagnosis in Brazil. The objective of this work was to distribute mammograms throughout the state of Rio de Janeiro (RJ), identifying those that are affiliated with the SUS (Unified Health System), with a view to understanding the employability of graduates from courses in this modality. The methodology involved surveying the three types of mammograms available on the DATASUS website. Simultaneously, a spreadsheet was created for each type of mammography with this information: establishment, business name, neighborhood, municipality, state, establishment management, existing and in-use equipment, SUS (Unified Health System) and last update. The results obtained showed that there are 553 mammography machines and 531 are in operation in the state of RJ. Of the operating devices that offer the exam through the SUS agreement, it was 34%. It is concluded that 73% of this equipment is concentrated in the following municipalities: Rio de Janeiro, Niterói, São Gonçalo, Macaé, Campos dos Goytacazes, Nova Iguaçu, Duque de Caxias, Petrópolis, São João de Meriti, Belford Roxo and Volta Redonda. Considering only the establishments that have an agreement with the SUS (Unified Health System), 58% are located in Rio de Janeiro, São Gonçalo, Campos dos Goytacazes, Belford Roxo, Nova Friburgo, Nova Iguaçu, Niterói, Magé and Itaperuna.