THE APPROACH TO SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES IN BASIC FAMILY HEALTH UNITS

Authors

  • Lígia Maria Cabedo Rodrigues
  • Claudia Santos Martiniano
  • Ana Elisa Pereira Chaves
  • Elisângela Braga de Azevedo
  • Severina Alice da Costa Uchoa

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5380/ce.v16i1.21113

Keywords:

Sexually-transmitted diseases, Family health, Health assistance.

Abstract

This study aimed to study how health professionals approach sexually-transmitted diseases. It is descriptive research, qualitative in character. Data was collected in 2008 via interviews with doctors and nurses in Basic Family Health Clinics in Campina Grande county in the state of Paraíba, and analyzed with content analysis. The approach to sexually-transmitted diseases varies from clinic to clinic; it is based around the biomedical model or health vigilance; and attention is focussed primarily on women. The article notes the need for change in the reasoning behind the approach to sexually-transmitted diseases, to include the male population.

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Published

2011-03-30

How to Cite

Rodrigues, L. M. C., Martiniano, C. S., Pereira Chaves, A. E., Braga de Azevedo, E., & Uchoa, S. A. da C. (2011). THE APPROACH TO SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES IN BASIC FAMILY HEALTH UNITS. Cogitare Enfermagem, 16(1). https://doi.org/10.5380/ce.v16i1.21113

Issue

Vol. 16 No. 1 (2011)

Section

Research

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