Smear for Smear: la campaña que tiene a mujeres de todo el mundo usando el labial corrido

Fue en 2016, cando reconocidos rostros del espectáculo internacional, iniciaron una significativa campaña a través de redes sociales, usando el hashtag Smear For Smear.

Su propósito, es incentivar a las mujeres a hacerse el exámen para detectar el cáncer cervical o de cuello uterino. Por tercer año consecutivo, esta tendencia ha tomado fuerza.

La campaña consiste en sacarse una fotografía usando el labial corrido, con el propósito de acabar con los tabúes que existen alrededor del exámen preventivo.

Según las estadísticas de la Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS), una de cada tres mujeres de entre 25 y 29 años rechaza practicarse la prueba del Papanicolaou por miedo a saber los resultados.

Cabe señalar que esto patología es uno de los cáncer más comunes en mujeres mayores de 35 años. Sin embargo, se detecta en un 75% por medio del exámen, el cual sólo se realiza 1 de cada 4 mujeres.

Por este motivo, el proyecto en redes sociales ha reunido a mujeres de todo el mundo. Smear for smear, es un juego de palabras, que hace referencia a la Prueba de Papanicolaou y al mismo tiempo, al concepto de a un “labial corrido”.

Cientos de mujeres ya unieron a la causa:

I’m supporting @joscervicalcancertrust by sharing my #smearforsmear selfie. Attend your smear test to reduce your risk of cervical cancel! #reduceyourrisk I’m nominate @sophiegrinhamx @montanamanningonline @jaimieatkinson @mynamesluckie to share your smear for smear selfie❤️

Una publicación compartida de GEORGIA HEATH 🌹 (@georgiamayheath) el Ene 23, 2018 at 10:06 PST

#smearforsmear #joscervicalcancertrust #joscervicaltrust #joscervicalcancerawareness #joscervicalcancer I'm joining in the smear for smear campaign in support of cervical cancer prevention and awareness. Did you know that 9 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer every day yet the number of wkmen attebding their snears is steadily falling. 1 in 4 women still don't get their smear done despite the fact that it could save their life. 2 women die every day from cervical cancer; don't be a future statistic and go get your smear done today.

Una publicación compartida de Catherine Parsons (@catherineparsons1983) el Ene 23, 2018 at 10:08 PST

💋 I have such strong and incredible women in my life and it's Cervical Cancer Prevention Week, so here's my #smearforsmear 💋 . . . . . . Cervical cancer is the most common cancer in women under 35, yet one in three young women don't attend their smear test. I'm supporting @joscervicalcancertrust and sharing my #SmearForSmear because every woman should know that smear tests save lives. Attend your smear test, #ReduceYourRisk

Una publicación compartida de Rosanna (@rosannaakent) el Ene 23, 2018 at 10:04 PST

This week is Cervical Cancer Awareness Week 2018 🎀 I’m sharing my #SmearforSmear selfie because had I not gone for my first smear test two years ago the abnormal cells on my cervix would not have been detected and dealt with. A few minutes of discomfort is all it takes #SmearForSmear @joscervicalcancertrust

Una publicación compartida de Alice (@acmedwards) el Ene 23, 2018 at 9:46 PST

L I P P I N G alleluia! I will smear lippy on my face any day in support of @JoTrust and share my #smearforsmear . . All the gorgeous, loving, talented, amazing #women out there, are you making the time to test? . . The number of women attending potentially life-saving smear tests is falling. Join the campaign from Mond 22 – Frid 28 January during cervical cancer prevention awareness week! . . I have booked mine today. Will you? . . #smearforsmearcampaign #saveslives #cancersucks #takes2minutes #💋 #sandra_borges_11

Una publicación compartida de Sandra Borges (@sandra_borges_11) el Ene 23, 2018 at 9:20 PST

More and more young people are not getting a smear test despite its importance. #smearforsmear is a campaign close to my heart and women shouldn't be declined an examination because of their age. I nominate all my fabulous female followers to take your own pic to help spread the importance of smear tests in the fight with cervical cancer 💖 #cervicalcancerawareness #lipstick #smearedlipstick #makeup

Una publicación compartida de Megan 🌼🌻🌹🐝 (@megan5796) el Ene 23, 2018 at 8:11 PST

A smear test may not to be a 'man thing' but il tell you what. My wife is the most important person in my life and the corner stone to our family, l dread to think what it would be like if she weren't here. A lot of women l know will never know or appreciate their true value and importance to the people around them so i'm going to say this, you are more important and valuable than you will EVER understand! If not just for yourself and your own health please for the love of your friends and family around you book your Smear test. A mildly uncomfortable procedure could save you and your loved ones a world of pain one day x ❤️ #smearforsmear

Una publicación compartida de TheLeanMachinesOfficial (@theleanmachinesofficial) el Ene 23, 2018 at 8:07 PST

#smearforsmear cervical cancer is the most common cancer in women under 35, yet one in three women don’t attend their smear test. Every woman should know that a smear test could help save your life. It’s uncomfortable it’s embarrassing no one wants to go show a complete stranger their bits but it’s over and done with within minutes. Get your test booked and show your support. Your post could help save someone life . . #smearforsmear #smearcampaign #smeartest #cervicalcancer #support #supportwomen #helpsavealife

Una publicación compartida de Chunky_Munky_Tutus (@chunky_munky_tutus) el Ene 23, 2018 at 7:58 PST