Women sexuality in nursing appointments: potencialities and limits

Abstract

Objective: to identify the potentialities, limits and necessities related to women sexuality during nursing appointments. Method: it is a quantitative and descritive study from a qualitative view, performed with 14 nurses actives in Family Health Strategies, from a town in the south of Minas Gerais. Results: the attendance in nursing appointments, the stablished bond and professional experience were considerated potencialities; the limits were: the first approach to the subject, the existence of taboos and cultural aspects and the burocratic roles of the nurse. It is noticed, as necessities, a greater professional training, population orientation and the implementation of public policies, programs and protocols. Conclusion: in order to promote women health it is necessary a more mindful and safer look of the nurse, whereas sexuality should be seen as an inseparable part of women life.

Keywords

• sexualidade
• enfermagem
• saúde da mulher
• estratégia de saúde da família