Leprosy and sexuality: living with the difference

Authors

  • Maria Helena Pessini de Oliveira Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto; Departamento de Enfermagem Materno-Infantil e Saúde Pública
  • Romeu Gomes FIOCRUZ; IFF
  • Camila Mariana de Oliveira UNIFRAN

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11691999000100011

Keywords:

leprosy, sexuality, gender

Abstract

The present article is based on a research that analysed the social effects of leprosy in men and women, identifying the effects in their family life. 10 men and 10 women with leprosy registered in a specific health service were part of this study. The methodology was qualitative, through semi-structured interviews. Data analysis pointed out the fact of the disease perceived as a reason for family disorders and, also, impairing these subjects sexual relationships.

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Published

1999-01-01

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 1 (1999)

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Leprosy and sexuality: living with the difference. (1999). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 7(1), 85-91. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11691999000100011