| Autor: |
Azevedo GRB; Universidade do Estado do Amazonas. Av. Carvalho Leal 1777, Cachoeirinha. 69065-001 Manaus AM Brasil. almachado@uea.edu.br., Therense M; Universidade do Estado do Amazonas. Av. Carvalho Leal 1777, Cachoeirinha. 69065-001 Manaus AM Brasil. almachado@uea.edu.br., Tamborini SASR; Universidade do Estado do Amazonas. Av. Carvalho Leal 1777, Cachoeirinha. 69065-001 Manaus AM Brasil. almachado@uea.edu.br., Almeida GPL; Universidade do Estado do Amazonas. Av. Carvalho Leal 1777, Cachoeirinha. 69065-001 Manaus AM Brasil. almachado@uea.edu.br., Neves ALMD; Universidade do Estado do Amazonas. Av. Carvalho Leal 1777, Cachoeirinha. 69065-001 Manaus AM Brasil. almachado@uea.edu.br. |
| Jazyk: |
Portuguese; English |
| Zdroj: |
Ciencia & saude coletiva [Cien Saude Colet] 2024 May; Vol. 29 (5), pp. e03512023. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Jul 12. |
| DOI: |
10.1590/1413-81232024295.03512023 |
| Abstrakt: |
This study aims to understand the meanings related to sexual health and the delineations that define the experience of accessing health services for lesbian women in Manaus, Brazil. This study followed a qualitative approach, counting on the participation of ten women who self-reported themselves as lesbians. Semi-structured interviews were carried out and their analyses occurred through three thematic axes. The first addressed the representations concerning prevention and sexual practices, highlighting the notion of fidelity in the relationship as a "protective factor". Difficulties in the use of condoms in relationships between two women were reported. The second discussed heteronormativity and its effects on self-care, reporting the participants' difficulties in being understood and welcomed by health services. The third addressed the search for one's own knowledge as a care tactic, highlighting the importance of information and autonomy for health promotion and prevention of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs). It can therefore be concluded that there is a need for public policies aimed at promoting the sexual health of lesbian women and the recognition of their specificities by health services. |
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MEDLINE |
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