Factors associated with Pap smear for the prevention of cervical cancer in a low income urban community

Objective: To evaluate the prevalence of prevention of cervical cancer and the factors associated with annual collection.Methods: Cross-sectional study conducted between August 2010 and June 2011 through interviews with 144 women 25-52 years old in a low income urban community in Fortaleza (CE). Were used the χ2 test and ANOVA comparing the groups never did collect, held annually and not those who made an annual basis. Variables with p values