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Women’s sexual health from a cultural viewpoint
Saúde sexual feminina no âmbito cultural
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Abstract Objective: Get to know the topics approached in national publications on women’s sexual health and identify the
cultural and social aspects envisaged. Method: Descriptive-analytical bibliographic review made in the Virtual Health
Library database, using the following criteria: national publicati... view more
Objective: Get to know the topics approached in national publications on women’s sexual health and identify the
cultural and social aspects envisaged. Method: Descriptive-analytical bibliographic review made in the Virtual Health
Library database, using the following criteria: national publications from 2000 to 2011, full texts involving the female
population. Twelve publications were analyzed through an integrative literature review. Results: The interface
between women’s sexual health and the cultural aspects is reflected on the behavior, attitudes and lifestyles. The
vulnerability to which women are exposed originate from several natures, represent several cultures and, sometimes,
are crystallized by ongoing Sexually Transmitted Diseases, unwanted pregnancy and violence. Conclusion: By updating
the knowledge on factors that interfere on the care of women’s sexual health, it is evident that a less technical and
more emancipatory sexual health care approach is urgent.... view less
Keywords
woman; health; sexuality; AIDS; sociocultural factors; gender-specific factors; sexually transmitted disease; contraception; violence; health promotion; Brazil
Classification
Medical Sociology
Free Keywords
sexual and reproductive health
Document language
Portuguese
Publication Year
2013
Page/Pages
p. 3360-3374
Journal
Revista de Pesquisa: Cuidado é Fundamental Online, 5 (2013) 1
ISSN
2175-5361
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed