Sexuality of adolescents living with HIV/AIDS: sources of information defining learning

ABSTRACT Objective: To know the sources of information of adolescents living with HIV/AIDS that define learning about sexuality. Methods: A qualitative study was performed in a Specialized Care Service of a city in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Southern Brazil, with 15 adolescents living with HIV/AIDS. A semi-structured interview and thematic analysis were used. Results: Adolescents have built up their knowledge about sexuality, especially through relationships with friends and older family members, or through access to media sources. Schools and health services were spaces for sharing information about biological aspects of sexuality. Conclusion: Nurses need to address adolescent sexuality beyond the biological dimension and support it through critical and dialogical health education.

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Main Authors: Sehnem,Graciela Dutra, Pedro,Eva Neri Rubim, Ressel,Lúcia Beatriz, Vasquez,Maria Eduarda Deitos
Format: Digital revista
Language:English
Published: Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro 2018
Online Access:http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1414-81452018000100213
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