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Aids as a disease of the others: an analysis of women's vulnerability
Aids como doença do outro: uma análise da vulnerabilidade feminina
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Abstract 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 s... view more
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.... view less
Keywords
woman; health; AIDS; contagious disease; gender; nursing; partner relationship; confidence; prophylaxis
Classification
Medical Sociology
Women's Studies, Feminist Studies, Gender Studies
Document language
English
Publication Year
2015
Page/Pages
p. 3125-3134
Journal
Revista de Pesquisa: Cuidado é Fundamental Online, 7 (2015) 4
DOI
https://doi.org/10.9789/2175-5361.2015.v7i4.3125-3134
ISSN
2175-5361
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed