Experiencias de la sexualidad en pacientes adultos con diagnóstico de leucemia sometidos a quimioterapia

Abstract

espanolObjetivo principal: describir las experiencias de la sexualidad en adultos con diagnostico de leucemia sometidos a quimioterapia. Metodologia: estudio exploratorio cualitativo de tendencia fenomenologica, ocho participantes y dos entrevistas a profundidad por cada uno. El analisis hizo un acopio de toda la informacion y un rastreo de temas, se intento captar la esencia, emergieron temas y se profundizo en el significado de la experiencia. Fue aprobado por el Comite de Etica. Resultados principales: se develaron tres temas analiticos: (1) las relaciones se fortalecen, (2) con la enfermedad, el deseo sexual esta inhibido y (3) hay necesidades de informacion sobre sexualidad. Conclusion principal: la sexualidad se expresa en las relaciones interpersonales y la interaccion con la familia. El deseo sexual esta inhibido porque hay otras prioridades. Es necesario informar sobre la sexualidad por parte del personal de salud. EnglishMain objective: To describe sexuality experiences, in adults diagnosed with leukemia, undergoing chemotherapy. Methodology: Qualitative, exploratory study of phenomenological trend. A total of eight participants. Two in-depth interviews were conducted for each one. The analysis was collected of all information and tracked topics. The essence was captured and some sub-topics were established. The meaning of the experience of sexuality was deepened. It was approved by the Ethics Committee. Main results: Three analytical topics were unveiled: (1) Relations are strengthened, (2) With the disease sexual desire is inhibited and (3) Information needs about sexuality. Main conclusion: Sexuality is expressed in relationships and interaction with family. Sexual desire is inhibited because sex is outside its priorities. It is necessary complete and clear information about sexuality by the health personnel.