The meaning of sexuality for adolescents living on the street in Goiânia

Authors

  • Marcelo Medeiros Universidade Federal de Goiás; Faculdade de Enfermagem
  • Maria das Graças Carvalho Ferriani Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto; Departamento de Enfermagem Materno-Infantil e Saúde Pública
  • Denize Bouttelet Munari Universidade Federal de Goiás; Faculdade de Enfermagem
  • Romeu Gomes FIOCRUZ; Instituto Fernandes Figueira

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692001000200005

Keywords:

sexuality, adolescents living on the street, adolescence

Abstract

This study aimed at reflecting on the sexuality for adolescents living on the street, based on their point of view. Authors used a qualitative approach in order to identify general aspects related to the sexuality of adolescents living on the street in Goiânia. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and participant observation. Results showed that these adolescents consider the sexuality reduced to the sexual act, and that even on the streets they are not deprived of it. Also, the prevention is a practically non-existent attitude in their daily life. Thus, authors pointed out the importance of nurses commitment to that group through health education and promotion.

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Published

2001-04-01

Issue

Vol. 9 No. 2 (2001)

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Medeiros, M., Ferriani, M. das G. C., Munari, D. B., & Gomes, R. (2001). The meaning of sexuality for adolescents living on the street in Goiânia. Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 9(2), 35-41. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692001000200005