Atuação dos agentes comunitários de saúde na prevenção do câncer de colo de útero

Abstract

Objective: To analyze and understand the role of community health agents in the prevention of cervical cancer. Methodology: Narrative literature review, conducted in the LILACS, SciELO, PubMed, and BVS databases between July and October 2025. Results: Indicate that community health agents play a fundamental role in the prevention of cervical cancer, mainly through educational actions, active case finding, and dissemination of information, which increases the population's knowledge and favors the performance of preventive examinations. Training workshops and educational interventions prove effective in promoting concrete actions, such as scheduling examinations and monitoring women. However, obstacles such as gaps in technical knowledge and insecurity among agents can compromise the users' trust and the effectiveness of prevention actions. Final considerations: The work of community health agents is essential in promoting the prevention of cervical cancer, mainly through educational actions and continuous monitoring.