Abstract
to understand the conceptions of individuals in psychological distress about their sexuality. qualitative study held at a Psychosocial Care Center. Fifteen people assisted in the service participated. A semi-structured questionnaire and script with identification data survey and guiding questions were applied. Data were analyzed by Content Analysis. the following categories emerged: Prejudice of assisted people regarding homosexuality; Prejudice of assisted people regarding the expression of sexuality and the social context; Prejudice to the affective relationship among people assisted in CAPS; Prejudice of people assisted in the expression of female sexuality; Prejudice of society to the sexual orientation of assisted people. sexuality understanding showed that these are conceptions linked to prejudice and stigma of society. Although sexuality was present, it is clear that it was surrounded by taboos, myths and value judgments, in which the only way to deal with it was through repression.
Highlights
Study settingHuman sexuality is considered an expression influenced by biological, physiological, emotional, social and cultural factors that affect the life and health of each individual(1).As it is a natural phenomenon, it is susceptible to historical, social and cultural influences
This study carried was out at a Psychosocial Care Center (CAPS (Centro de Atenção Psicossocial) III – Adult) based in the central region of São Bernardo do Campo, in the metropolitan region of São Paulo. This municipality is divided into 8 territories or program areas, being CAPS III - Adult responsible for the care of 3 territories and their respective neighborhoods, configuring the Mental Health equipment with greater care coverage and local reference
The study participants were a total of 15 people assisted at the mental health service, of both sexes
Summary
Human sexuality is considered an expression influenced by biological, physiological, emotional, social and cultural factors that affect the life and health of each individual(1) As it is a natural phenomenon, it is susceptible to historical, social and cultural influences. Sexuality is an inherent dimension of each person, present in all aspects of life, which influences the way each person manifests, communicates, feels and expresses. It can be seen as an identity, spelled out in the way the individual establishes a relationship with himself and the world, and is present from before birth to the moment of death. It is an integral part of human personality and its development is completed as a basic human need such as desire for contact, intimacy, emotional expression, pleasure, love and affection(2)
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