Representations of masculinity in adherence to rectal examination as prevention against prostate cancer
Titelübersetzung:As representações da masculinidade na adesão do toque retal como prevenção contra o câncer prostático
Autor/in:
Amthauer, Camila
Quelle: Revista de Pesquisa: Cuidado é Fundamental Online, 8 (2016) 3, S 4733-4737
Inhalt: Objective: the objective of this study is (re) thinking health actions transiting in that territory, and, in fact, such actions include the entire universe of feelings, doubts and uncertainties that permeate male thinking when it comes to the rectal exam. Method: the method is the design of test characterized as a reflective exercise on a theme, seeking a new way of looking at the subject. Results: masculinity is constructed by the influence of the social imaginary, and cannot ignore symbolic aspects that affect the decision to take the examination. This examination does not only affect the prostate, it touches on the symbolism of the aspects of what is "being a man". Conclusion: it is for health professionals to understand what happens in the "man's world" in order to think about health actions to reduce morbidity and mortality rates of this disease that has been affecting the health and quality of life of men.
Aids as a disease of the others: an analysis of women's vulnerability
Titelübersetzung:Aids como doença do outro: uma análise da vulnerabilidade feminina
Autor/in:
Silva, Carla Marins; Vargens, Octavio Miniz da Costa
Quelle: Revista de Pesquisa: Cuidado é Fundamental Online, 7 (2015) 4, S 3125-3134
Inhalt: Objective: To describe the women's perception in a stable relationship, about the female vulnerability to acquire Aids. Method: Descriptive, qualitative research accomplished in 2008 in a University Campus in Rio de Janeiro. Interviews were carried out with 15 women, who declare themselves as in a stable relationship, of different educational levels, ethnic origins and religions. The study complied with the requirements of the National Research Ethics Committee. For data analysis was used the content analysis. Results: The interviewees considerated women in stable relationship vulnerable when trusting the partner, for not using preservative and for the lack of information. Taboos and shame were showed as obstacles for prevention. Conclusion: It was evidenced that the interviewees recognize the other women as vulnerable since they exclude themselves from vulnerable groups. One of the challenges for AIDS prevention is to revert this low perception related to risk of these women.
Patterns of changes in men's health from demographic indicators and epidemiologic
Titelübersetzung:Patrones de cambios en la salud de los hombres de indicadores demográfica y epidemiológica
Autor/in:
Santos, Vanessa Cruz; Santos, Mayra Gomes; Vilela, Alba Benemérita Alves; Nery, Adriana Alves; Casotti, Cezar Augusto; Boery, Eduardo Nagib
Quelle: Revista de Pesquisa: Cuidado é Fundamental Online, 7 (2015) 2, S 2569-2581
Inhalt: Objective: to analyze patterns of change on human health in the period 2006 to 2010 through demographic and epidemiological indicators. Method: an epidemiological study, descriptive subsidized on data from the Department of Computer Science of SUS (DATASUS) of the Ministry of Health, Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics and Integrated System of Penitentiary Information, in the period 2006 to 2010. For the tables and data analysis tools developed by DATASUS were used - TabWin and TabNet, besides the program Microsoft Office Excel 2007. Results: among the indicators of morbidity and mortality, the result from external causes in all kinds were growing in the studied years and higher in males population compared to female. Conclusion: the health problems most prevalent in the male population are preventable, then, health education can contribute in changing the behavioral and cultural profile of this population, which has negative consequences to their health.
Schlagwörter:Gesundheit; health; Epidemiologie; epidemiology; demographische Faktoren; demographic factors; Gesundheitspolitik; health policy; gender; woman; Mann; man; Vergleich; comparison; Sterblichkeit; mortality; Krankheit; illness; Gesundheitserziehung; health education; Gesundheitsverhalten; health behavior; kulturelle Faktoren; cultural factors
SSOAR Kategorie:Jugendsoziologie, Soziologie der Kindheit, Frauen- und Geschlechterforschung, Gesundheitspolitik
Being a woman and having an injured body: a study of social representations
Autor/in:
Alves, Raiana Marinho; Carvalho, Evanilda Souza de Santana; Oliveira, Jeane Freitas de; Araújo, Edna Maria de
Quelle: Revista de Pesquisa: Cuidado é Fundamental Online, 6 (2014) 4, S 1513-1524
Inhalt: Objective: To discuss the social representations of women with chronic wounds about being a woman and having a body injured and the implications of these representations on social relations. Methods: Qualitative research with women with chronic wounds, attended at health units in Bahia who answered the interview in depth and draft-story theme. The data were submitted to thematic content analysis. Results: Representations about being a woman and having a wounded body are centered on ideas and experiences that reveal stigma, pain, sadness, loneliness, irritation, dependence, and the need to approach God. Conclusion: The representations of the participants interfere in the way of dressing, of relating to oneself and to the people in their surroundings implying in isolation and solitude. Representations reproduce stigmas about body image that do not meet socially and culturally determined beauty and health criteria.
Schlagwörter:woman; Schönheit; beauty; Körperbild; body image; Identität; identity; gender; Gesundheit; health; chronische Krankheit; chronic illness; Krankenpflege; nursing; Pflege; caregiving; soziale Isolation; social isolation; Einsamkeit; solitude; psychische Faktoren; psychological factors; Brasilien; Brazil; Lateinamerika; Latin America; Südamerika; South America
SSOAR Kategorie:Medizinsoziologie, Frauen- und Geschlechterforschung, Sozialpsychologie
Quelle: Revista de Pesquisa: Cuidado é Fundamental Online, 5 (2013) 6, S 82-90
Inhalt: Objective: To describe and analyze the views of graduates from an institution of higher education on homosexuality. Method: A qualitative, descriptive study, carried out with 11 undergraduate students of courses in nursing and medicine, University Center of Health - UNINOVAFAPI, Teresina-PI. The interview was semi-structured, with a thematic content analysis. Results: Three categories emerged: homosexuality as sexual choice and question of gender; the bias imposed by society and holistic care without discrimination. The study shows that some undergraduates feel they are prepared to care for the homosexual clientele, using as a parameter, the lack of prejudice and the respect for others, points considered important in conducting a consultation. Conclusion: There is a need to invest in the training of teachers in the pursuit of articulated knowledge, capable of reducing the prejudices and prepare future health professionals to lead with this reality.
Sexuality for the ostomized woman: contribution to nursing care
Titelübersetzung:A sexualidade para a mulher estomizada: contribuição para a assistência da enfermagem
Autor/in:
Sousa, Alvaro Francisco Lopes de; Queiroz, Artur Acelino Francisco Luz Nunes; Mourão, Luana Feitosa; Oliveira, Layze Braz de; Marques, Antonio Dean Barbosa; Nascimento, Leidinar Cardoso
Quelle: Revista de Pesquisa: Cuidado é Fundamental Online, 5 (2013) 6, S 74-81
Inhalt: Objective: To know the meaning assigned to sexuality for stomized women. Method: this is a qualitative study from the perspective of an oral history of life. a total of 10 women enrolled in the lineu araújo integrated health center in teresina-pi, in june 2012. Results: four categories emerged: the meaning of sexuality, the meaning of the experience of sexuality, the meaning of spousal support in the process of acceptance of the stoma and the meaning of being a woman and living with the stoma. sexuality has a plurality of meanings, which in turn are connected to various factors. Conclusion: through knowledge, we could complete and implement care actions that influenced the quality of life and assistance given to the stomized women.
Schlagwörter:woman; Sexualität; sexuality; gender; Pflege; caregiving; Brasilien; Brazil; Lateinamerika; Latin America; Südamerika; South America; Lebensqualität; quality of life; Stoma
SSOAR Kategorie:Medizinsoziologie, Familiensoziologie, Sexualsoziologie, Frauen- und Geschlechterforschung
The experience of breast cancer under the perception of women who underwent mastectomy: an analysis held from scientific publications
Titelübersetzung:A vivência do câncer de mama na percepção de mulheres submetidas à mastectomia: uma análise a partir de publicações científicas
Autor/in:
Marinho, Diana da Silva; Costa, Thatiane Pinheiro; Vargens, Octavio Muniz da Costa
Quelle: Revista de Pesquisa: Cuidado é Fundamental Online, 5 (2013) 5, S 8-19
Inhalt: Objective: to analyze, based on Systematic Literature Review, the perception of women who underwent mastectomy due to breast cancer about their relationship with their social group. Method: it is a descriptive study, which is classified as a Systematic Literature Review, performed in 2010, in which the following steps were conducted: the protocol construction; the definition of the guiding question of the study; the search for studies; the selection of studies; the critical assessment of studies; and the synthesis of data. Ultimately, we have selected 15 papers. Results: in most of the families, due to the situation of the mastectomy, it was verified a great union among the family members and, consequently, a better confrontation of the situation. Nevertheless, it was also verified the existence of family disaggregation, withdrawal of friends, sexual partner or of the woman itself, since there are no understanding and comprehension of the problem. Conclusion: The research has revealed that the dialogue among people who are significant for the woman contributes in the treatment and in the perception about the lived experience.