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Sexuality of people with leprosy: insight and implications

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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.

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Journal Article
Author
E Silva JC