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Revista Ciencias de la Salud
versión impresa ISSN 1692-7273
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CAMPO, Adalberto; HERAZO, Edwin y OVIEDO, Heidi Celina. Nouns to Define Homophobia. Rev. Cienc. Salud [online]. 2013, vol.11, n.3, pp.287-294. ISSN 1692-7273.
Background. The term 'homophobia' was introduced in the academic context more than 40 years ago. However, its meaning has changed over time. Objective. To review the nouns used in the last twelve years to define homophobia. Methodology. The authors conducted a systematic search in Medline through Pubmed that included editorials, letters to editors, comments and narrative reviews, in English and Spanish. A qualitative analysis (Grounded theory) was applied to analyze nouns used to define homophobia since 2001 through 2012. Results. Authors reviewed three papers including ten nouns to define homophobia, the most common noun was fear. The terms were grouped into two domains: negative attitude and discomfort with homosexuality. Conclusion. Fear is the most used word to describe homophobia. The terms were grouped into two domains: negative attitude and discomfort toward homosexuality.
Palabras clave : Homophobia; Homosexuality; Prejudice; Systematic Review.