@article{1768, keywords = {Adaptation, Psychological, Adult, Attitude to Health, Brazil, Cost of Illness, Family, Family Health, Female, Humans, leprosy, Male, Middle Aged, Nursing Methodology Research, Sexuality, Surveys and Questionnaires}, author = {Oliveira M H and Gomes R and Oliveira C M}, title = {[Leprosy and sexuality: living with a difference].}, abstract = {

The present article is based on a research that analysed the social effects of leprosy in men and women, identifying the effects in their family life. 10 men and 10 women with leprosy registered in a specific health service were part of this study. The methodology was qualitative, through semi-structured interviews. Data analysis pointed out the fact of the disease perceived as a reason for family disorders and, also, impairing these subjects sexual relationships.

}, year = {1999}, journal = {Revista latino-americana de enfermagem}, volume = {7}, pages = {85-91}, month = {1999 Jan}, issn = {0104-1169}, url = {http://www.scielo.br/pdf/rlae/v7n1/13452.pdf}, doi = {10.1590/s0104-11691999000100011}, language = {por}, }