Being a ostomized woman: perceptions of sexuality

Authors

  • Giovana Calcagno Gomes Escola de Enfermagem - Universidade Federal do Rio Grande - FURG
  • Patricia Peres Bietencourt Acadêmica da nona série da Escola de Enfermagem da FURG
  • Aline da Rosa Pizarro Acadêmica da nona série da Escola de Enfermagem da FURG
  • Amália Pereira Madruga Acadêmica da nona série da Escola de Enfermagem da FURG
  • Elisandra Silva de Castro Acadêmica da nona série da Escola de Enfermagem da FURG
  • Vera Lúcia de Oliveira Gomes Doutora em Enfermagem. Docente da Escola de Enfermagem da FURG
DOI: https://doi.org/10.6018/eglobal.11.3.134811
Keywords: Ostomy, Sexuality, Nursing.

Abstract

This a case of study made by means of a qualitative approach which aims to know how the ostomy interferes with the experience of sexuality in women. It was conducted during the first half of 2010. The population was composed by ten women with an ostomy in a stomatherapy service at a Hospital in Southern Brazil.

 

Data were collected through semi-structured interviews carried out at these women’s house.

 

The analysis was made by using the technique of content analysis. The analysis produced two categories: Difficulties and changes in life after surgery and Experience of sexuality.

 

From the results, we conclude saying that it is important that health professionals implement educational strategies with these women and their partners in order to help them to overcome their difficulties, making them able to experience their sexuality pleasently.

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Author Biography

Giovana Calcagno Gomes, Escola de Enfermagem - Universidade Federal do Rio Grande - FURG

Docente da escola de Enfermagem - FURG
Published
03-07-2012
How to Cite
[1]
Calcagno Gomes, G. et al. 2012. Being a ostomized woman: perceptions of sexuality. Global Nursing. 11, 3 (Jul. 2012). DOI:https://doi.org/10.6018/eglobal.11.3.134811.
Issue
Vol. 11 No. 3 (2012): #27 - Julio
Section
Clínica

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