Visually impaired teenagers: perceptions on sexuality

Authors

  • Giovana Raquel de Moura Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul; Escola de Enfermagem
  • Eva Néri Rubim Pedro Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul; Escola de Enfermagem

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692006000200011

Keywords:

adolescent, sexuality, blindness, nursing

Abstract

This exploratory-descriptive study aimed to reveal perceptions of visually impaired teenagers on their sexuality. Data was collected from May to June 2004 by means of semistructured interviews, carried out with eight visually impaired teenagers studying at an institution in Porto Alegre, Brazil. The collected information was analyzed through content analysis according to Bardin. Two main categories emerged: Sexuality and Socio-behavioral changes. The research participants lack information on various sexuality-related issues, such as: knowledge on physiology, anatomy, affection and preventive care. Health professionals, especially nurses, need to be prepared to deal with these issues and to contribute to the development of a healthy sexuality of these individuals.

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Published

2006-04-01

Issue

Vol. 14 No. 2 (2006)

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Visually impaired teenagers: perceptions on sexuality. (2006). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 14(2), 220-226. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692006000200011