Abstract

GUARNIZO TOLE, Mildred  and  PARDO T, Myriam Patricia. The meaning of sexuality during gestation. av.enferm. [online]. 2011, vol.29, n.2, pp.294-306. ISSN 0121-4500.

The research objective was to describe what sexuality means for pregnant women. To achieve the same was necessary to develop a qualitative study ethnographic design, conceptually supported the theory of Culture Care: A Theory of Diversity and Universality of Madeleine Leininger. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, observation and field notes. The information provided by these interviews was analyzed using James Spradley ethnographic method enabled to reveal the general theme "Show love, a need that exists, he feels, is expressed during pregnancy", consisting of three sub-domains with their respective ; protection (care and normal), fear (sexual intercourse, and sex changes) and satisfaction (exercise sexuality, relationships with their husbands and be good). The contribution of this research is given by the interpretation of the meaning of sexuality for the pregnant woman from culture, which is subject to myths and beliefs that have historically accompanied both pregnancy and sexuality in itself, this is interpreted not only as a need for continuity of life, but also as an essential aspect of coexistence and communication with other human beings.

Keywords : Pregnancy; sexuality; culture; nursing care.

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