Objective: analyze the perception of people with leprosy on their sexuality. Methodology: research in a qualitative nature, at a Reference Center for Leprosy, in the municipality of Teresina /PI/Brazil, with 11 patients. Data were collected by interviews with semi-structured forms, recorded and transcribed, with the use of Content Analysis. The study was approved by the Research Ethics Committee of Novafapi, 0302.0.043 .000-10. Results: It was possible to define two categories: << Sexuality as a synonym for sex by looking at the leprosy patient >>, <>. Conclusion: leprosy because of clinical aspects and prejudice rooted changes the look of the bearer about sexuality; it is imperative that the nursing is able to provide integral assistance to a leprosy patient, envisioning from the biological aspects to the psychosocial factors, emphasizing their sexuality. Descriptors: Leprosy; Sexuality; Nursing.
BT - Journal of nursing IS - 2 LA - eng, por N2 -Objective: analyze the perception of people with leprosy on their sexuality. Methodology: research in a qualitative nature, at a Reference Center for Leprosy, in the municipality of Teresina /PI/Brazil, with 11 patients. Data were collected by interviews with semi-structured forms, recorded and transcribed, with the use of Content Analysis. The study was approved by the Research Ethics Committee of Novafapi, 0302.0.043 .000-10. Results: It was possible to define two categories: << Sexuality as a synonym for sex by looking at the leprosy patient >>, <>. Conclusion: leprosy because of clinical aspects and prejudice rooted changes the look of the bearer about sexuality; it is imperative that the nursing is able to provide integral assistance to a leprosy patient, envisioning from the biological aspects to the psychosocial factors, emphasizing their sexuality. Descriptors: Leprosy; Sexuality; Nursing.
PY - 2013 T2 - Journal of nursing TI - Sexuality of people with leprosy: insight and implications TT - Sexualidade de pessoas quem vivem com Hanseníase: Percepção e repercussões UR - https://periodicos.ufpe.br/revistas/revistaenfermagem/article/view/10256 VL - 7 ER -