Reflection on the sexuality on mastectomized women

The objective of this study was to understand the meaning of breast removal or partial mutilation for women. Phenomenology was used as the methodology of the research. The guiding question was:"Tell me what it means to you to have lost a part of your body?" Through a comprehensive analysis...

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Autores: Madeira, Anézia Moreira Faria, Almeida, Geovana Brandão Santana, Jesus, Maria Cristina Pinto de
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2007
País:Brasil
Institución:Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG)
Repositorio:Reme (Online)
Idioma:portugués
OAI Identifier:oai:periodicos.ufmg.br:article/50689
Acceso en línea:https://periodicos.ufmg.br/index.php/reme/article/view/50689
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Enfermería
Mujeres
Mastectomía
Filosofia en Enfermería
Investigación Cualitativa
Enfermagem
Mulheres
Mastectomia
Filosofia em enfermagem
Pesquisa Qualitativa
Nursing
Woman
Mastectomy
Philosophy, Nursing
Qualitate Research
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Sumario:The objective of this study was to understand the meaning of breast removal or partial mutilation for women. Phenomenology was used as the methodology of the research. The guiding question was:"Tell me what it means to you to have lost a part of your body?" Through a comprehensive analysis of the discourses obtained from the eight women, the issue of effect on their sexuality emerged as one of the categories of the study and was manifested by the women as necessary to the continuation of life, however, support from their partner and family members is essential to get over this experience. Support and guidance need to be given to the health team so that they may provide emotional support to the women so that they may get on with life.