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Resumen El auge en el estudio del uso sexualizado de drogas entre hombres gais, bisexuales u otros hombres que tienen sexo con hombres (HSH), conocido como chemsex, ha generado una multiplicidad de datos que contribuyen a su problematización en tanto cuestión de salud pública a través del vínculo con el VIH y las adicciones. El estudio de estas prácticas, desde un paradigma biomédico, se ha centrado en el riesgo y ha contribuido a su reducción como fenómeno único y cuantificable. Este estudio tiene como objetivo explorar la vivencia del riesgo en el transcurso de las prácticas, para conocer qué estrategias de manejo emplean frente a éste y de qué manera son generadas. Se realizaron entrevistas semiestructuradas a cinco practicantes de chemsex en el Área Metropolitana de Barcelona y, posteriormente se aplicó un análisis temático. Los hallazgos muestran cómo estos hombres detectan, asumen y enfrentan los riesgos presentes en estas prácticas, donde toman relevancia el tipo de relaciones que allí se dan y el círculo social del que disponen. Este estudio destaca también la creación de estrategias basadas en la experiencia y cómo la transmisión de estos saberes entre participantes facilita la toma de decisiones y el manejo del riesgo.
Abstract The rise in the study of sexualised drug use among gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (MSM), known as chemsex, has generated a multiplicity of data that contribute to its problematisation as a public health issue through the link with HIV and addictions. The study of these practices, from a biomedical paradigm, has focused on risk and has contributed to its reduction as a unique and quantifiable phenomenon. This study aims to explore the experience of risk in the course of the practices, to find out what management strategies they employ in the face of risk and how they are generated. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with five chemsex practitioners in the Metropolitan Area of Barcelona and, subsequently, a thematic analysis was applied. The findings show how these men detect, assume and confront the risks present in these practices, where the type of relationships that take place and the social circle available to them are relevant. This study also highlights the creation of strategies based on experience and how the transmission of this knowledge among participants facilitates decision-making and risk management.
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Objetivo: avaliar o tônus do corpo perineal em mulheres jovens nulíparas e correlacionar com as funções sexuais e a presença de disfunção sexual. Método: foi realizado um estudo descritivo, observacional, transversal utilizando uma amostra de conveniência incluindo mulheres adultas jovens nulíparas. A avaliação das participantes consistiu na aplicação dos questionários socioclínico, Pelvic Organ Prolaps / Urinary Incontinence Sexual Questionnaire (PISQ-12), Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) e exame físico do tônus do corpo perineal. Os dados foram analisados pelo programa Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS®), versão 23, adotando um nível de significância de 5%. Resultados: participaram 77 mulheres jovens nulíparas (21,68 ± 2,94 anos), destas 77, 92% apresentavam vida sexual ativa e 66,03% tônus normal do corpo perineal. Dentre as alterações tônicas, o aumento do tônus predominou (33,76%). Houve alta prevalência de disfunção sexual (87,01%) pelo FSFI (23,38 ± 7,21) com maior queixa de dispareunia. Mulheres com tônus aumentado apresentaram maior disfunção sexual em relação a desejo e estímulo subjetivo (p=0,04), à excitação (p=0,01), satisfação (p=0,04) e dor ou a desconforto (p=0,03). Houve correlação inversa entre a presença de aumento do tônus e os domínios FSFI desejo e estímulo subjetivo (R= - 0,56) e excitação (R= - 0,34) e correlação direta para dor ou desconforto (R= 0,30). Conclusão: o aumento do tônus do corpo perineal piora a função sexual de mulheres jovens nulíparas.
Sexual Function Index (FSFI) and physical examination of the tone of the perineal body. The data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS®), version 23, adopting a significance level of 5%. Results: 77 young nulliparous women (21.68 ± 2.94 years) participated, of which 77, 92% had an active sexual life and 66.03% had normal tone of the perineal body. Among the tonic changes, increased tone predominated (33.76%). There was a high prevalence of sexual dysfunction (87.01%) according to the FSFI (23.38 ± 7.21) with greater complaints of dyspareunia. Women with increased tone had greater sexual dysfunction in relation to desire and subjective stimulation (p=0.04), excitement (p=0.01), satisfaction (p=0.04) and pain or discomfort (p=0.03). There was an inverse correlation between the presence of increased tone and the FSFI domains desire and subjective stimulus (R= - 0.56) and excitement (R= - 0.34) and a direct correlation for pain or discomfort (R= 0.30). Conclusion: increased perineal body tone worsens sexual function in young nulliparous women.
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Humans , Female , Adultالملخص
Objetivo: Descrever o perfil de saúde sexual de mulheres atendidas no Consultório de Enfermagem de uma instituição de ensino superior. Métodos: Estudo descritivo com abordagem quantitativa utilizando a técnica documental retrospectiva realizado por meio da coleta de dados de prontuários das usuárias atendidas em um Consultório de Enfermagem. Resultados: Foram analisados 303 (100%) prontuários. Houve predominância de mulheres, solteiras (50,17%); pardas/pretas 80 (26,41%); heterossexuais (86,80%); cisgêneras (97,36%); cristãs (72,94%), com uma parceria sexual (65,35%) e na faixa etária entre 40 a 59 anos (42,24%). Conclusão: Identificamos que alguns determinantes sociais, sobretudo a idade, estado civil e cor, podem estar vinculados a ocorrência de infecção sexualmente transmissível, dispareunia/sinusorragia e violência psicológica. Sugere-se que políticas públicas sejam de fato instituídas, com vistas à promoção e proteção da saúde das mulheres. (AU)
Objective: To describe the sexual health profile of women attended at the Nursing Office of a higher education institution. Methods: Descriptive study with a quantitative approach using the retrospective documentary technique performed by collecting data from medical records of users attended at a Nursing Office. Results: 303 (100%) medical records were analyzed. There was a predominance of single women (50,17%); brown/black 80 (26,41%); heterosexuals (86,80%); cisgenus (97,36%); Christians (72,94%), with a sexual partner (65,35%) and aged between 40 and 59 years (42,24%). Conclusion: We identified that some social determinants, especially age, marital status and color, linked to the occurrence of sexually transmitted infection, dyspareunia/sinusorrhagia and psychological violence. It is suggested that public policies are actually instituted, with a view to promoting and protecting women's health. (AU)
Objetivo: Describir el perfil de salud sexual de las mujeres atendidas en la Oficina de Enfermería de una institución de educación superior. Métodos: Estudio descriptivo con abordaje cuantitativo utilizando la técnica documental retrospectiva realizada mediante la recolección de datos de las historias clínicas de los usuarios atendidos en un Consultorio de Enfermería. Resultados: Se analizaron 303 (100%) historias clínicas. Predominio hubo de mujeres solteras (50,17%); marrón / negro 80 (26,41%); heterosexuales (86,80%); cisgénico (97,36%); Cristianos (72,94%), como pareja sexual (65,35%) en un grupo de 40 a 59 años (42,24%). Conclusión: Identificamos que algunos determinantes sociales, principalmente la edad, el estado civil y el color, están vinculados a la ocurrencia de Infección transmitida sexualmente, dispareunia / sinitismo y violencia psicológica. Sugerir que se instituyan políticas públicas, con miras a promover y proteger la salud de la mujer. (AU)
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Women's Health , Office Nursing , Sexual Health , Health Promotionالملخص
Comprender los aportes que desde los diferentes actores sociales e institucionales se pueden generar alrededor de la respuesta al VIH. Se desarrolló una investigación cualitativa, empleándose como técnica de investigación la entrevista semiestructurada. Se realizaron 15 entrevistas, donde se identificaron cuatro áreas fundamentales para el trabajo en VIH, a saber: educación, promoción y prevención combinada del VIH; diagnóstico temprano y atención integral del VIH; participación social y comunitaria en la respuesta al VIH y disminución del estigma y la discriminación frente al VIH. Se evidenciaron algunas barreras que tienen los ciudadanos para acceder a determinados servicios y las limitaciones que existen en la implementación de proyectos de salud sexual en el municipio, debido a la falta de articulación entre los actores sociales y la administración municipal, lo que restringe el impacto de los programas de VIH.
Entender as contribuições que diferentes atores sociais e institucionais podem fazer para a resposta ao HIV. A pesquisa qualitativa foi realizada usando uma técnica de entrevista semiestruturada. Foram realizadas 15 entrevistas, identificando quatro áreas principais para o trabalho com o HIV: educação, promoção e prevenção combinada do HIV; diagnóstico precoce e atendimento abrangente do HIV; participação social e comunitária na resposta ao HIV; e redução do estigma e da discriminação do HIV. Foram evidenciadas algumas barreiras que os cidadãos têm para acessar determinados serviços e as limitações existentes na implementação de projetos de saúde sexual no município, devido à falta de articulação entre os atores sociais e a administração municipal, o que restringe o impacto dos programas de HIV.
To understand the contributions that can be generated from the different social and institutional actors around the response to HIV. A qualitative research was developed, using a semi-structured interview as a research technique. Fifteen interviews were conducted, where four fundamental areas for HIV work were identified, namely: education, promotion and combined HIV prevention; early diagnosis and comprehensive HIV care; social and community participation in the response to HIV; and reduction of HIV stigma and discrimination. Some barriers that citizens have to access certain services and the limitations that exist in the implementation of sexual health projects in the municipality were evidenced, due to the lack of articulation between social actors and the municipal administration, which restricts the impact of HIV programs.
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SUMMARY INTRODUCTION: In addition to reproductive purposes, human sexuality and sexual health are matters of great importance in the medical office. Despite this, there is still a deficiency in the training of Brazilian medical students regarding sexual medicine and gender issues. OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to analyze the perception of fifth- and sixth-year students in relation to the teaching of sexual medicine and gender issues in medical courses. METHODS: This is a descriptive and cross-sectional study with students from the last 2 years of medical schools in the State of Santa Catarina (internship classes), through the application of a self-administered, semi-structured online questionnaire. RESULTS: A total of 164 students answered the questionnaire, with 83.5% (137/164) saying they had taken classes on sexual medicine and 47% (77/164) saying they had taken classes on gender issues. The participants judged the teaching inadequate in most of the topics addressed, and there was no significant difference between students from public and private schools. Notably, 79.9% (131/164) of the students considered the teaching of sexual medicine insufficient or inadequate, while 87.8% (144/164) considered the teaching of gender issues insufficient or inadequate. CONCLUSION: The vast majority of students consider the teaching of sexual medicine and gender issues insufficient and inadequate.
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Objetivo: analisar as publicações científicas nacionais sobre a atenção à saúde sexual e reprodutiva oferecida para população LGBTQIA+ com relação às principais lacunas e possibilidades das práticas educativas referentes a essa temática no contexto brasileiro. Método: revisão integrativa, em seis etapas, com busca dos estudos realizada em junho de 2022 nas bases de dados LILACS, MEDLINE, SCIELO e Web of Science e SCOPUS. Resultados: foram recuperados 5.643 estudos e selecionados 14 para análise e discussão. Destacaram-se os temas: saúde sexual e reprodutiva com foco na reprodução e nas técnicas reprodutivas, infecções sexualmente transmissíveis e educação em saúde sexual e, por fim, direitos sexuais e reprodutivos. Conclusão: foram evidenciadas as principais lacunas quanto ao tema de saúde sexual e reprodutiva, assim como sugestões para práticas educativas ligadas à temática.
Objective: to analyze national scientific publications on the attention to sexual and reproductive health offered to the LGBTQIA+ population about the main gaps and possibilities of educational practices referring to this topic in the Brazilian context. Method: integrative review in six stages, with two studies, carried out in June 2022 in the LILACS, MEDLINE, SCIELO Web of Science, and SCOPUS databases. Results: 5,643 studies were recovered 14 were selected for analysis and discussion. Highlights the topics: sexual and reproductive health with a focus on reproduction and techniques, sexually transmitted infections, education in sexual health, and finally sexual and reproductive rights. Conclusion: found highlighted the main gaps regarding the topics of sexual and reproductive health, as well as suggestions for educational practices.
Objetivos: analizar las publicaciones científicas nacionales sobre la atención a la salud sexual y reproductiva ofrecida para la población LGBTQIA+ con la relación con las principales lagunas y posibilidades de las prácticas educativas referentes a esa temática en el contexto brasileño. Método: revisión integrativa, en seis etapas, con búsqueda de estudios realizados en junio de 2022 en bases de datos LILACS, MEDLINE, SCIELO y Web of Science y SCOPUS. Resultados: foram recuperados 5.643 estudios y seleccionados 14 para análisis y discusión. Destacaram-se os temas: saúde sexual e reprodutiva com foco na reprodução e nas técnicas reproductivas, infecções sexualmente transmissíveis e educação em saúde sexual e, por fim, direitos sexuais e reprodutivos. Conclusión: foram evidenciadas como principales lagunas en cuanto al tema de salud sexual y reproductiva, así como sugerencias para prácticas educativas ligadas a temáticas.
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Humans , Male , Female , Sexual and Gender Minorities/education , Reproductive Healthالملخص
SUMMARY The Sexual Desire Inventory 2 is a self-report instrument for assessing sexual desire in men and women. In Brazil, there is no validated sexual desire self-report for the adult population. Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the evidence of validity for the content and construct of the Brazilian online version of the Sexual Desire Inventory 2. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study with Brazilian men and women. The sample size was calculated using the criterion of more than 20 participants per item. The invitation to participate in the study was conducted online by the platform Survey Monkey®. The Sexual Desire Inventory 2 was evaluated for content, construct, reliability, and invariance. Results: A total of 818 female and male adults participated in the study. The two-dimensional factorial solution represented 71% of the total variance explained by the model, and the factorial loads of the model were ≥0.40; commonalities presented values ≥0.23. Reliability was measured by the coefficients of Cronbach's alpha with a total score of 0.87, McDonald's of 0.87, Omega, and greatest lower bound with a total score of 0.95. The metric invariance was tested for the sex variables ΔCFI (comparative fit index) and ΔRMSEA (root mean square error of approximation) with a total score of 0.01. Conclusion: The analyses indicate evidence of robust validity in the Brazilian online version of the Sexual Desire Inventory 2.
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ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze the content published in the Proceedings of the 71st Brazilian Nursing Congress and the 20th National Research Seminar in the field of sexual and reproductive health. Method: Qualitative, descriptive study, whose data sources were the annalsof two 2019 events that were related to Sexual and Reproductive Health. Content analysis and lexical typology were carried out with the aid of the IRAMUTEq® software. Results: In a universe of 3,433 abstracts, 603 were analyzed and showed a higher prevalence of qualitative studies and experience reports, focusing on the maternal-child area and on the pathologizing and medicalizing processes of women's health, with incipient use of software in the analysis. However, there were signs of health promotion and humanized care. Conclusion: The dissemination of studies in the field of sexual and Reproductive Health seems to be in a conflict between accommodation and resistance, at the same time that it maintains old imperatives of the hegemonic domain, seeking to overcome them with new methodologies and care based on integrality and equity.
RESUMEN Objetivo: Analizar el contenido publicado en los anales del 71° Congreso Brasileño de Enfermería y del 20° Seminário Nacional de Investigación en Enfermería en el área de salud sexual y reproductiva Método: Estudio cualitativo y descriptivo, cuyas fuentes de datos fueron resúmenes con temas relacionados con la Salud Sexual y Reproductiva en los anales de eventos de 2019. El análisis de contenido y de tipo lexical se realizaron con ayuda del software IRAMUTEq®. Resultados: De los 3.433 resúmenes, se analizaron 603, la mayoría de los cuales eran estudios cualitativos y relato de experiencias, con foco en el área materno-infantil y los procesos patologizantes y medicalizantes de la salud de la mujer. Sin embargo, buscan traer perspectivas de promoción de la salud y atención humanizada. Conclusión: La difusión de estudios en Salud Sexual y Reproductiva parece estar en un conflicto entre acomodaciones y resistencias, manteniendo viejos imperativos del dominio hegemónico, pero buscando superarlos con nuevas metodologías y cuidados basados en integralidad y equidad.
RESUMO Objetivo: Analisar o conteúdo publicado nos Anais do 71º Congresso Brasileiro de Enfermagem e do 20º Seminário Nacional de Pesquisa em Enfermagem na área da saúde sexual e reprodutiva. Método: Estudo qualitativo, descritivo, cujas fontes de dados foram resumos com temáticas referentes à Saúde Sexual e Reprodutiva nos Anais de 2019 dos eventos. Realizou-se análise de conteúdo, tipo lexical com auxílio do software IRAMUTEq®. Resultados: Dos 3.433 resumos recrutados foram analisados 603, sendo grande parte de estudos qualitativos e relato de experiências, com enfoque na área materno-infantil e nos processos patologizantes e medicalizadores da saúde da mulher. Entretanto, houve sinalizações de promoção de saúde e cuidados humanizados. Conclusão: A divulgação dos estudos da Área da Saúde Sexual e Reprodutiva parece estar num conflito entre acomodação e resistência, pois, ao mesmo tempo que mantém antigos imperativos do domínio hegemônico, busca superá-los com novas metodologias e cuidados pautados na integralidade e equidade.
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Introducción: Conocer sobre riesgo preconcepcional durante la vida sexual activa en la adolescencia, es de vital importancia para reducir complicaciones materno-fetales. Objetivo: Identificar los conocimientos sobre riesgo preconcepcional que posee un grupo de adolescentes con vida sexual activa. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio descriptivo, transversal, en el Policlínico Docente Aquiles Espinosa Salgado, del municipio Las Tunas, Cuba. El universo fue de 70 féminas y se estudiaron las siguientes variables: pacientes por Grupo Básico de Trabajo, acorde al estado civil, conocimientos sobre métodos anticonceptivos, y conocimientos sobre factores de riesgo preconcepcional y sobre consecuencias del embarazo en la adolescencia. La información obtenida se presentó en tablas, y los resultados se mostraron en porcientos. Resultados: El 65,7 % de las adolescentes posee el estado civil acompañada; el 75,7 % identifica a las tabletas como método anticonceptivo; el 94,3 % reconoce a la adolescencia como un factor no modificable de riesgo preconcepcional, y el 15,7 % cree que la promiscuidad es un factor modificable. La consecuencia del embarazo en la adolescencia más señalada por los estudiados fue interrumpir los estudios, para un 38,5 %. Conclusiones: Las pacientes del Grupo Básico de Trabajo 1 mostraron mayores conocimientos, pero, de forma general, el nivel de conocimientos alcanzado sobre riesgo preconcepcional fue evaluado de mal.
Introduction: knowing about preconception risk during active sexual life in adolescence is of vital importance to reduce maternal-fetal complications. Objective: To identify the knowledge about preconception risk in a group of adolescents with active sexual life. Methods: A clinical, descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted in the Polyclinic Aquiles Espinosa Salgado, in the municipality of Las Tunas, Cuba. The universe was 70 women, and the following variables were studied: patients by Basic Working Group, marital status, knowledge about contraceptive methods, and knowledge about preconception risk factors and consequences of teenage pregnancy. The information obtained was presented in tables and the results were shown in percentages Results: 65.7% of adolescent have accompanied marital status; 75.7% identify tablets as a contraceptive method; 94.3% recognize adolescence as a non-modifiable preconception risk factor, and 15.7% believe that promiscuity is a modifiable factor. The consequence of pregnancy in adolescence most indicated by those studied was interrupting studies, for 38.5%. Conclusions: The patients of the Basic Working Group 1 showed greater knowledge, but in general, the level of knowledge achieved on preconception risk was evaluated as poor.
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Introducción: La juventud representa un periodo de vulnerabilidad acompañado de cambios físicos y psicológicos que predisponen a conductas sexuales de riesgo, en un contexto en el que la calidad de la educación en salud sexual y reproductiva no satisface las necesidades de la población. Objetivo: Identificar la asociación existente entre conductas sexuales de riesgo en mujeres universitarias y su satisfacción frente a la información que han recibido sobre salud sexual y reproductiva a lo largo de sus vidas. Métodos: Estudio descriptivo de tipo transversal aplicado a una muestra por conveniencia de 182 universitarias. Se analizaron variables relacionadas con características sociodemográficas, conductas sexuales de riesgo, fuentes de información y satisfacción frente a la información recibida sobre salud sexual y reproductiva. Se determinó la asociación entre las variables aplicando la prueba chi2 (p < 0,05) y la medida estadística OR. Resultados: Predominaron las mujeres sexualmente activas 70,3 % y mujeres que no deseaban quedar embarazadas al momento de ser encuestadas 98,9 %. Un 10,9 % de las mujeres encuestadas, son sexualmente activas y no planifican aunque no deseen quedar en embarazo. La fuente de educación que predominó fueron los profesionales de la salud (75,3 %). No se evidenció discrepancia significativa entre el porcentaje de mujeres satisfechas con la información que han recibido (51 %) y las no satisfechas (49 %). No se encontró asociación entre conductas sexuales de riesgo y la satisfacción con la información sobre salud sexual y reproductiva que han recibido a lo largo de su vida, teniendo en consideración que esta no representa en su totalidad una educación de calidad. Conclusión: Las estudiantes matriculadas en universidades ubicadas en la ciudad de Medellín muestran conductas sexuales de riesgo, que no se asocian a la satisfacción que poseen frente a la información en salud sexual y reproductiva que han obtenido a lo largo de su vida.
Introduction: Youth represents a period of vulnerability accompanied by physical and psychological changes that predispose individuals to risky sexual behaviors, from a context in which the quality of education in sexual and reproductive health does not meet the needs of the population. Objective: To identify the association between risky sexual behaviors in university women and their satisfaction with the information they have received on sexual and reproductive health throughout their lives. Methods: Descriptive cross-sectional study applied to a convenience sample of 182 university students. Variables related to sociodemographic characteristics, risky sexual behaviors, sources of information and satisfaction with the information received on sexual and reproductive health were analyzed. The association between the variables was determined by applying the chi2 test (p<0.05) and the OR statistical measure. Results: Sexually active women predominated (70.3%) and women who did not want to get pregnant at the time of being surveyed (98.9%);. 10.9% of the women surveyed, are sexually active, do not plan and do not want to get pregnant, the source of education that prevailed were the professionals of health (75.3%). There was no significant discrepancy between the percentage of women satisfied with the information they received (51%) and those who were not satisfied (49%). No association was found between risky sexual behaviors and satisfaction with the information on sexual and reproductive health received throughout their lives, considering that this does not fully represent quality education. Conclusión: The students enrolled in universities located in the city of Medellín show risky sexual behaviors that are not associated with the satisfaction they have with the information on sexual and reproductive health that they have obtained throughout their lives.
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Introducción: Aunque a nivel mundial se ha demostrado que la población adulta mayor mantiene una vida sexual activa, es limitada por estereotipos, cambios fisiológicos resultados del proceso de envejecimiento y la ausencia de estrategias de salud integral para la sexualidad. Objetivo: Documentar la experiencia sexual de los adultos mayores en el país y entender los motivos que promueven o limitan la búsqueda de atención en salud sexual. Metodología: Estudio cualitativo en el que se realizaron 39 entrevistas y 4 talleres virtuales con hombres y mujeres de 50 años y más en Barranquilla, Bogotá, Cali, Medellín, sin excluir personas de otras ciudades. Resultados: Entre los principales hallazgos se evidencia que la población adulta mayor tiene valoraciones positivas frente a la sexualidad y el sexo, pero su desarrollo se ve limitado, especialmente para las mujeres, por los roles de género. La sexualidad en las personas mayores está atravesada por la educación inicial, la transformación de ideas sobre la sexualidad a lo largo de sus trayectorias de vida, las transformaciones del cuerpo, el estado de salud, las prácticas y experiencias sexuales recientes y la manera en la que se aproximan a la dimensión salud sexual con profesionales de la salud. Conclusiones: La heterogeneidad de experiencias, prácticas y valores dados a la sexualidad y al sexo en la vejez requieren de la generación de políticas y programas de atención integral basadas en investigaciones empíricas que superen las concepciones edadistas de la sexualidad. Este estudio es una contribución a la literatura local sobre sexualidad y vejez, así como al diseño de servicios de atención de salud y bienestar de acuerdo con las necesidades, identidades y circunstancias específicas de la población adulta mayor en materia de sexualidad.
Introduction: Although worldwide has been demonstrated that the older adult population maintains an active sexual life, this is limited by stereotypes, physiological changes resulting from the aging process and the absence of comprehensive health strategies for sexuality. Objective: To document the sexual experience of older adults in the country and to understand the reasons that promote or limit the search for sexual healthcare. Methodology: Qualitative study. Thirty-nine interviews and four virtual workshops were conducted with men and women 50 years of age and older in Barranquilla, Bogotá, Cali, and Medellín, although people from other cities were not excluded. Results: Among the main findings, it is evident that this population has positive evaluations of sexuality and sex, but its development is limited, especially for women, by gender roles. Sexuality in the elderly is formed by their initial education, the transformation of ideas about sexuality throughout their life trajectories, the transformations of their bodies, their state of health, recent sexual practices and experiences, and the way in which they approach this topic with health professionals. Conclusions: The heterogeneity of experiences, practices and values given to sexuality and sex in old age require policies and programs based on empirical research that overcome the ageist conception of sexuality. This study is a contribution to the national literature on sexuality and aging, and to the design of health care and well-being services according to the specific needs, identities and circumstances of the older adult population in terms of sexuality.
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Introduction: The female sex has been systematically identified as one of the predictors of poor quality of life in patients with cirrhosis. However, the relationship between quality of life and sexual function in women with cirrhosis has not been widely studied. Aim: To determine the relationship between quality of life and sexual function in women with cirrhosis. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional observational study. Female patients aged 18 to 69 years were included. The SF-36-V2 survey assessed health-related quality of life, and the IFSF-6 evaluated sexual function. Univariate and multivariate linear regression was used to identify the relationship between quality of life and sexual function. Statistical significance was set at a p-value < 0.05. Results: 36 patients were available for analysis. The average age was 61 years. In the SF36-V2 survey, the physical component summary mean was 58, and the mental component summary mean was 56. The IFSF-6 had an average of 10. Sexual dysfunction occurred in 80% of patients. The IFSF-6 score was positively related to health-related quality of life. Factors associated with the deterioration of sexual function were age and menopause. The Child-Pugh score and body mass index were the main determinants of health-related quality of life. Conclusions: Sexual function could be a determinant of quality of life in women with cirrhosis.
Introducción: El sexo femenino se ha identificado de forma sistemática como uno de los predictores de mala calidad de vida en pacientes con cirrosis. Sin embargo, la relación de la calidad de vida con la función sexual en mujeres con cirrosis no ha sido ampliamente estudiada. Objetivo: Determinar la relación entre la calidad de vida y la función sexual de mujeres con cirrosis. Métodos: Estudio observacional de tipo transversal. Se incluyó a pacientes femeninas de 18 a 69 años. Se utilizó la encuesta SF-36-V2 para evaluar la calidad de vida relacionada con la salud y la IFSF-6 para valorar la función sexual. Para identificar la relación entre calidad de vida y función sexual se utilizó una relación lineal uni- y multivariante. La significación estadística se fijó con un valor p < 0,05. Resultados: 36 pacientes estuvieron disponibles para el análisis. La media de edad fue de 61 años. En la encuesta SF36-V2, la media del resumen del componente físico fue de 58 y la media del resumen del componente mental fue de 56. El IFSF-6 tuvo una media de 10. La disfunción sexual se presentó en un 80% de las pacientes. El puntaje IFSF-6 se relacionó de forma positiva con la calidad de vida relacionada con la salud. Los factores relacionados con deterioro de la función sexual son la edad y la menopausia. La escala Child-Pugh y el índice de masa corporal se identificaron como los principales determinantes de la calidad de vida relacionada con la salud. Conclusiones: La función sexual podría ser un determinante de calidad de vida de las mujeres con cirrosis.
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Objetivo: Caracterizar las disfunciones sexuales y estimar la prevalencia en un grupo de mujeres en transición a la menopausia, así como evaluar la frecuencia de la sintomatología climatérica. Método: Estudio de corte transversal, entre 2017 y 2020, que incluyó 411 mujeres en transición a la menopausia, residentes en el Quindío, con pareja estable y actividad sexual en las últimas 6 semanas. Se utilizó como instrumento el FSFI-6 (6-Item Female Sexual Function Index). Resultados: La edad promedio fue de 46,53 ± 2,87 años. La prevalencia de disfunciones sexuales fue del 38,92%, caracterizadas por dificultades con el deseo sexual (38,92%), seguido de dolor/dispareunia (35,52%). El promedio general en la puntuación del FSFI-6, en la totalidad de la población participante, fue de 22,29 ± 0,84 puntos; en la población afectada (< 19 puntos) fue de 15,78 ± 3,94. En los dominios, la puntuación más baja estuvo en el deseo (3,14 ± 0,56). La mediana de disfunciones sexuales por mujer fue de tres (23,84%). Conclusiones: más de un tercio de las mujeres del Quindío en transición a la menopausia presentan disfunciones sexuales; el trastorno más común fue el bajo deseo. Se deben hacer esfuerzos para aumentar la conciencia en los asuntos de salud sexual.
Objective: To characterize sexual dysfunctions and estimate the prevalence in a group of women in transition to menopause, as well as to evaluate the frequency of climacteric symptoms. Method: Cross-sectional study, between 2017 and 2020, included 411 women in transition to menopause, residents of Quindío, with a stable partner and sexual activity in the last 6 weeks. The FSFI-6 (6-Item Female Sexual Function Index) was used as an instrument. Results: The mean age was 46.53 ± 2.87 years. The prevalence of sexual dysfunctions was 38.92%, characterized by difficulties with sexual desire (38.92%), followed by pain/dyspareunia (35.52%). The general average, in the FSFI-6 score, in the entire participating population, was 22.29 ± 0.84 points; while in the affected population (< 19 points), it was 15.78 ± 3.94. In the domains, the lowest score was in desire (3.14 ± 0.56). The median number of sexual dysfunctions per woman was three (present in 23.84%). Conclusions: This study showed that more than one third of the women in Quindío, in transition to menopause, had sexual dysfunctions; the most common type of disorder was low desire. Efforts should be made to increase awareness about sexual health issues.
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Humans , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological/epidemiology , Menopause/physiology , Sexual Behavior/physiology , Prevalence , Cross-Sectional Studies , Surveys and Questionnaires , Sexual Health , Sociodemographic Factorsالملخص
Objetivo: compreender os fatores que interferem no diagnóstico da sífilis em homens à luz da Teoria da Diversidade e Universalidade do Cuidado Cultural. Método: estudo qualitativo, aprovado por Comitê de Ética em Pesquisa, realizado em Hospital Universitário no Rio de Janeiro, entre setembro de 2017 e março de 2018. Foram entrevistados 32 homens diagnosticados com sífilis adquirida, e a análise temática foi utilizada para o tratamento dos dados. Resultados: a maioria dos homens tinha história de contágio por outra Infecção Sexualmente Transmissível e foi diagnosticada no ambulatório de imunologia. O momento diagnóstico é encarado com surpresa, tem repercussões psicossociais e é influenciado por fatores culturais e sociais. Considerações finais: alguns fatores interferem positivamente e outros negativamente no diagnóstico da sífilis na população masculina. Para detectar essa infecção nos homens, deve-se conhecer o contexto sociocultural em que estão inseridos para, assim, implementar estratégias tanto diagnósticas quanto preventivas mais eficazes(AU)
Objective: to understand the factors that interfere with the diagnosis of syphilis in men in the light of the Theory of Diversity and Universality of Cultural Care. Method: qualitative study, approved by the Ethics and Research Committee, conducted at a University Hospital in Rio de Janeiro, during september 2017 to march 2018. Thirty-two men diagnosed with acquired syphilis were interviewed, and thematic analysis was used for data treatment. Results: most men had a history of contagion by another STI and were diagnosed at the immunology outpatient clinic. The moment of diagnosis is faced with surprise, has psychosocial repercussions and is influenced by cultural and social factors. Final considerations: some factors interfere positively and others negatively in the diagnosis of syphilis in the male population. To detect this infection in men, it is necessary to know the sociocultural context in which they live, in order to implement more effective diagnostic and preventive strategies(AU)
Objetivo: comprender los factores que interfieren en el diagnóstico de la sífilis en los hombres a la luz de la Teoría de la diversidad y universalidad del cuidado cultural. Método: estudio cualitativo, aprobado por el Comité de Ética en Investigación, realizado en un Hospital Universitario de Río de Janeiro, de septiembre de 2017 a marzo de 2018. Se entrevistó a 32 hombres diagnosticados de sífilis adquirida y se utilizó el análisis temático para el tratamiento de los datos. Resultados: la mayoría de los hombres tenía antecedentes de contagio por otra Infección Sexualmente Transmisible y el diagnóstico se hizo en el ambulatorio de inmunología. El momento del diagnóstico se afronta con sorpresa, tiene repercusiones psicosociales y está influenciado por factores culturales y sociales. Consideraciones finales: algunos factores interfieren positivamente y otros negativamente en el diagnóstico de la sífilis en la población masculina. Para detectar esta infección en los hombres, se debe conocer el contexto sociocultural en el que se insertan, para entonces poner en marcha estrategias de diagnóstico y de prevención más eficaces(AU)
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Humans , Male , Adult , Syphilis/diagnosis , Sexuality , Men's Health , Culturally Competent Care , Syphilis/nursing , Qualitative Research , Masculinity , Hospitals, Universityالملخص
Abstract BACKGROUND Stigmatization, which emerges depending on the sexual behavior of young individuals, leads to negative health and social outcomes, such as shame, social marginalization, violence, and mental health morbidity. Objective: This study aimed to examine the correlation between the level of sexual and reproductive health stigma and gender perception in female university students. DESIGN AND SETTING: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted at the Faculty of Health Sciences of a university in Turkey. METHODS: The data of this study were collected from digital media between July and October 2020 from a study population of 385 students. The data were collected using the Personal Information Form, including the socio-demographic characteristics of students, the Sexual and Reproductive Health Stigmatization Scale in Young Women and the Perception of Gender Scale. Descriptive statistics, independent samples t-test, analysis of variance, and Pearson's correlation test were used to assess the data. RESULTS: It was determined that there was a negative correlation between the Sexual and Reproductive Health Stigmatization Scale in Young Women and the Perception of Gender Scale (r = -0.173, P = 0.001). CONCLUSION: It was determined that as the gender perception in the young women who participated in the study increased, the sexual and reproductive health stigmatization level decreased. The sexual and reproductive health stigmatization levels of the participants were at an above average level, and gender perception was at a medium level.
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Resumo O objetivo deste artigo é investigar a prevalência de relação sexual forçada na vida e suas possíveis consequências na saúde mental e sexual em acadêmicos de cursos de graduação de uma universidade pública no Brasil. Estudo transversal quantitativo com 996 estudantes de graduação. A amostragem realizada de forma sistemática por conglomerados. Foi usado o modelo de Regressão de Poisson, e foram calculadas as frações etiológicas das consequências de relação sexual forçada. A prevalência de relação sexual forçada ao longo da vida foi de 12,1%. Sexo feminino, orientação sexual não heterossexual, primeira relação sexual antes de 14 anos de idade, insegurança alimentar e violência no contexto doméstico na infância foram associados à maior prevalência do desfecho. Indivíduos que sofreram relação sexual forçada foram mais propensos a apresentar diagnóstico de infecções sexualmente transmissíveis e de ter risco de suicídio. O estudo evidenciou a problemática da violência sexual no contexto universitário.
Abstract The scope of this article is to investigate the prevalence of the experience of forced sexual intercourse on life and its possible consequences on mental and sexual health among undergraduate students at a public university in Brazil. It is a quantitative cross-sectional study with 996 undergraduate students. Sampling was carried out systematically by single-stage clusters. Descriptive, bivariate and multivariate analyses were performed using the Poisson Regression model, and the etiological fractions of the consequences of forced sexual intercourse were calculated. The lifetime prevalence of forced sexual intercourse was 12.1%. Female sex, non-heterosexual sexual orientation, first sexual intercourse before the age of 14, child food insecurity and domestic violence were associated with a higher prevalence of the outcome. Individuals who experienced forced sexual intercourse were more likely to be diagnosed with sexually transmitted infections and to represent a potential suicide risk. The study revealed the problems of sexual violence in the university context.
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Objetivo: Identificar o impacto da histerectomia para patologias benignas sobre a sexualidade feminina. Métodos: Revisão de literatura com busca na plataforma PubMed, sendo selecionados 23 artigos em português e inglês publicados entre 2016 e 2021. Resultados: Foi descrita, majoritariamente, melhora na função sexual após histerectomia, semelhante às abordagens totais ou supracervicais e independentemente da via de acesso cirúrgico, apesar de impacto ligeiramente menor com a via laparoscópica. Na laparoscopia, houve melhor desfecho sexual no fechamento da cúpula vaginal, quando comparado ao fechamento via vaginal. Ademais, a ooforectomia concomitante apresentou resultados conflitantes e inconclusivos. Conclusão: A histerectomia afeta positivamente a saúde sexual feminina e aspectos técnicos podem interferir na função sexual, porém os dados são limitados. Devido à importância do tema, necessitam-se de mais estudos com metodologias padronizadas para possibilitar análises mais detalhadas.
Objective: To identify the impact of hysterectomy for benign pathologies on female sexuality. Methods: Literature review with search on PubMed platform, being selected 23 articles in Portuguese and English published between 2016 and 2021. Results: Improvement in sexual function after hysterectomy was mostly described, being similar in total or supracervical approaches and independent of the surgical access route, although it had slightly lower impact when laparoscopic. In the laparoscopic approach, there was better sexual outcome in the vaginal dome closure when compared to vaginal closure. In addition, concomitant oophorectomy showed conflicting and inconclusive results. Conclusion: Hysterectomy positively affects female sexual health and technical aspects may interfere with sexual function, but data are limited. Due to the importance of the theme, more studies with standardized methodologies are needed to enable more detailed analyses.
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Humans , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , Pelvis/innervation , Hysterectomy/adverse effects , Uterus/physiopathology , Women's Health Services/statistics & numerical data , Laparoscopy/methods , Sexuality , Hysterectomy, Vaginal/methodsالملخص
Introducción: el virus de inmunodeficiencia humana es una enfermedad cuya influencia ha marcado el desarrollo poblacional, cultural, económico, social y escolar del mundo. En la actualidad existen grandes campañas para su prevención; sin embargo, el ritmo de contagios en Colombia toma una tendencia ascendente en universitarios de entre 15 y 34 años. Objetivo: analizar los conocimientos, actitudes (positivas y negativas) y creencias erróneas de estudiantes universitarios en la ciudad de Bucaramanga sobre la infección por el virus de inmunodeficiencia humana. Materiales y métodos: estudio descriptivo observacional-transversal, con una población de referencia de 1 243 estudiantes universitarios, matrícula activa en edad entre 15 y 34 años. Se tomó una muestra de 180 estudiantes, aplicando un muestreo probabilístico. La recolección de datos se realizó, previo consentimiento informado, mediante el uso de la Escala VIH/SIDA-65 modificada para Colombia. Los datos fueron analizados mediante estadística descriptiva. Resultados: un total de 180 estudiantes universitarios, con una edad promedio de 25,61 años, respondió a la encuesta. El 71,1 % de los encuestados eran solteros y las mujeres conformaban el 55,5 %. El 83,8 % poseía buenos conocimientos sobre el VIH; el 11,94 % tenía ideas erróneas sobre la enfermedad; el 22,96 % mostró actitudes negativas; el 30,53 % no se consideró susceptible a contraer la enfermedad, y el 6,6 % mostró bajos niveles de eficacia en prevención. Conclusiones: el conocimiento de la infección por el virus de inmunodeficiencia humana permite el mejoramiento de las actitudes, percepciones y creencias frente a la enfermedad, y a la positividad para el virus.
Introduction: the human immunodeficiency virus is a disease whose influence has marked the population, cultural, economic, social and school development of the world. At present there are now major campaigns for its prevention; however, the rate of contagion in Colombia takes an upward trend in university students between the ages of 15 and 34. Objective: to analyze the knowledge, attitudes (positive and negative) and erroneous beliefs of university students in the city of Bucaramanga on human immunodeficiency virus infection. Materials and methods: cross-sectional, descriptive, observational study, with a reference population of 1,243 university students, active enrolled, between the ages of 15 and 34. A sample of 180 students was taken, applying a probabilistic sampling. Data collection was carried out, with prior informed consent, using the HIV/AIDS-65 Scale modified for Colombia. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Results: a total of 180 university students, with an average age of 25.61 years, responded to the survey. 71.1% of the respondents were single and women made up 55.5%. 83.8% had good knowledge about HIV; 11.94% had misconceptions about the disease; 22.96% showed negative attitudes; 30.53% did not consider themselves susceptible to contracting the disease, and 6.6% showed low levels of efficacy in prevention. Conclusions: knowledge of human immunodeficiency virus infection allows the improvement of attitudes, perceptions and beliefs regarding the disease, and positivity to the virus.
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Objetivo: estimar a prevalência e fatores associados ao uso do preservativo em população ribeirinha. Materiais e método: estudo transversal, analítico, realizado com 209 ribeirinhos do estado da Paraíba, Brasil, de junho a outubro de 2019. Os dados foram coletados por meio de entrevista individual e privativa com a utilização de um questionário estruturado com variáveis sociodemográficas e de comportamento sexual. As análises foram realizadas pela regressão de Poisson e estimadas as razões de prevalência. Análises bivariadas e múltiplas foram utilizadas para identificar associação entre as variáveis sociodemográficas e comportamentais com o uso do preservativo. Resultados: a prevalência estimada de uso do preservativo foi de 18,2% (IC: 95% 13,0-23,4). Ribeirinhos com idade maior que 40 anos apresentaram menor probabilidade de uso do preservativo (RP = 0,53; IC: 95% 0,34-0,83). Por sua vez, ribeirinhos com mais de oito anos de estudo apresentaram maior probabilidade de uso do preservativo (RP = 3,94; IC 95% 2,65-5,88).Conclusões: a prevalência do uso do preservativo entre os ribeirinhos foi baixa. Entretanto, indivíduos com maior escolaridade apresentaram maiores chances de uso. A prevenção combinada é uma alternativa para o controle das infecções transmissíveis, sendo o preservativo a principal medida de prevenção; portanto, compreender as singu-laridades da população ribeirinha e os fatores de risco para a boa adesão é imprescindível
Objetivo: estimar la prevalencia y los factores asociados al uso del preservativo en una población ribereña. Materiales y método: estudio transversal analítico, realizado con 209 habitantes ribereños del estado de Paraíba, Brasil, entre junio y octubre de 2019. Los datos fueron recolectados a través de entrevistas individuales y privadas mediante un cuestionario estructurado con variables socio-demográficas y de comportamiento sexual. Los análisis se realizaron utilizando la regresión de Poisson, estimando las razones de prevalencia. Se utilizaron análisis bivariados y múltiples para identificar la asociación entre las variables sociodemográficas y conductuales relacionadas con el uso del preservativo. Resultados: la prevalencia estimada del uso de preservativo fue de 18,2 % (IC = 95 % 13,0-23,4). Los habitantes ribereños mayores de 40 años reportaron una menor probabilidad de uso del condón (RP = 0,53; IC del 95 %: 0,34-0,83). Por otro lado, los individuos con más de 8 años de escolaridad fueron más propensos a utilizar preservativo (RP = 3,94; IC 95 %: 2,65-5,88). Conclusiones: la prevalencia del uso del preservativo entre la población estudiada fue baja. Sin embargo, aquellos individuos con mayor grado de escolaridad fueron más propensos a emplearlo. La prevención combinada es una alternativa para el control de las infecciones transmisibles, siendo el preservativo la principal medida preventiva. Por lo tanto, resulta fundamental conocer las singularidades de la población ribereña y los factores de riesgo para una buena adherencia.
Objective: To estimate the prevalence and factors associated with condom use in a riverside population. Materials and method: Cross-sectional and analytical study with 209 riverside inhabitants in the state of Paraíba, Brazil, from June to October 2019. Data were collected through individual and private interviews using a structured questionnaire with sociodemographic and sexual behavior-related variables. Analysis was conducted using Poisson regression. Prevalence ratios were estimated. Bivariate and multiple analyzes were used to identify the association between sociodemographic and behavioral variables with condom use. Results: The estimated prevalence of condom use was 18.2% (95% CI: 13.0-23.4). Riverside people over 40 years were less likely to use condoms (PR = 0.53; 95% ci: 0.34-0.83). On the other hand, individuals with more than 8 years of schooling were more likely to use condoms (PR = 3.94; 95% CI: 2.65-5.88). Conclusions: The prevalence of condom use among participants was low. However, individuals with higher education attainment were more likely to use it. Combined prevention is an alternative to control communicable infections, with condoms being the main prevention measure. Consequently, understanding the singularities of similar populations and the risk factors for good adherence to condom use is essential.
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Humans , Rural Population , Contraceptive Devices , Vulnerable Populations , Sexual Health , Health Risk Behaviorsالملخص
Introducción: la sexualidad es un componente del ser humano que debe ser cuidado debido a su impacto en la salud integral. Objetivo: describir el proceso comunicativo que media en el cuidado de la sexualidad en diferentes ambientes de práctica profesional mediante la teoría fundamentada constructivista. Materiales y método: estudio realizado a partir de la teoría fundamentada constructivista, con 12 profesionales de enfermería que laboran en la ciudad de Medellín (Colombia), quienes participaron mediante entrevista intensiva entre junio de 2020 y septiembre de 2022. El análisis se inició con precodificación a partir de audios. Luego de las transcripciones se seleccionaron los incidentes, a los cuales se les asignó un código en acción. Estos códigos se agruparon de acuerdo con el sentido y así se conformaron categorías y subcategorías. Los memos teóricos, analíticos y descriptivos fueron transversales en el análisis. Resultados: el tabú y el pudor que rodea la sexualidad, en especial cuando esta se reduce a la genitalidad, afectan negativamente la comunicación y el cuidado. Por ello, el profesional de enfermería debe escuchar atenta e imparcialmente, usar un lenguaje legitimado por el sujeto y mostrar empatía para favorecer confianza, vínculo y conexión, a fin de identificar las necesidades y actuar de acuerdo con el sujeto y según el contexto de cuidado. Conclusiones: el cuidado de la sexualidad es un acto comunicativo donde prima la comunicación no verbal; esta debe ser interpretada por el profesional para responder acertadamente a la necesidad, dentro del límite que el sujeto establece en la comunicación terapéutica, es por ello que "el paciente nos moldea".
Introduction: Sexuality is a human dimension that needs to be taken care of due to its impact on the comprehensive health of people. Objective: To describe the communicative process involved in the care of patients' sexuality within professional practice environments through the insights of the constructivist grounded theory. Materials and method: Study based on the constructivist grounded theory, conducted with twelve nursing professionals in Medellin (Colombia) who participated in an intensive interview between June 2020 and September 2020. The analysis began with audio pre-coding. After the transcriptions, were selected incidents, to which an action code was assigned. The codes obtained were grouped according to meaning, thus forming categories and subcategories. Theoretical, analytical, and descriptive memos were cross-sectional within the analysis. Results: Taboo and shyness surrounding sexuality, especially when focusing on genitality, negatively affect communication and hence the caring process of patients. Therefore, professionals must listen attentively, be impartial, use a type of language that is legitimized by the patients, and demonstrate empathy in order to foster trust, bonding and connection, which allows identifying needs and acting according to the subject and the specific context of care. Conclusion: The care for sexuality is a communicative act where nonverbal communication prevails. This must be interpreted by health professionals to be able to respond correctly to needs and the limits established by the patients, in therapeutic communication. This is the reason why "the patient shapes us."
Introdução: a sexualidade é um componente do ser humano que precisa ser cuidado devido a seu impacto sobre a saúde integral. Objetivo: descrever o processo comunicativo que permeia o cuidado da sexualidade em diferentes ambientes de prática profissional por meio da teoria fundamentada construtivista. Materiais e método: estudo baseado na teoria fundamentada construtivista, com 12 profissionais de enfermagem que trabalham em Medellín, Colômbia, os quais participaram mediante entrevista intensiva entre junho de 2020 e setembro de 2022. A análise começou com pré-codificação a partir de áudios; após as transcrições, os incidentes foram selecionados e lhes foram atribuídos um código em ação, os quais foram agrupados de acordo com o sentido; assim, foram formadas categorias e subcategorias; os memorandos teóricos, analíticos e descritivos foram transversais na análise. Resultados: o tabu e o pudor em torno da sexualidade, especialmente quando esta é reduzida à genitalidade, afetam negativamente a comunicação e, portanto, o cuidado; por essa razão, o profissional deve escutar com atenção e imparcialidade, usar uma linguagem legitimada pelo sujeito e demonstrar empatia para fomentar a confiança, o vínculo e a conexão a fim de identificar as necessidades e agir de acordo com o sujeito e o contexto do cuidado. Conclusões: o cuidado da sexualidade é um ato comunicativo em que prevalece a comunicação não verbal, a qual deve ser interpretada pelo profissional a fim de responder corretamente à necessidade e ao limite que o sujeito estabelece na comunicação terapéutica, razão pela qual "o paciente nos molda".