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The social representations of men about prostate cancer
As representações sociais de homens sobre o câncer de próstata
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Abstract Objective: The study aimed to identify the social representations of men about prostate cancer and their masculinity
against the disease, and analyze its implications for health. Method: This is an exploratory qualitative approach of case
study which takes as input a conceptual Theory of Represen... view more
Objective: The study aimed to identify the social representations of men about prostate cancer and their masculinity
against the disease, and analyze its implications for health. Method: This is an exploratory qualitative approach of case
study which takes as input a conceptual Theory of Representations, performed with 10 subjects diagnosed with
prostate cancer. Results: Through content analysis yielded the following thematic units: (Re) knowing the prostate;
this problem called prostate and prostate cancer as a symbol of man's masculinity. Conclusion: The study provided
evidence that prostate cancer is a disease that is directly related to how they perceive their consequences in the social
context, which are responsible for providing moments of pain, sorrow, and to exchange experiences, especially health
risks... view less
Keywords
man; cancer; nursing; masculinity; perception; psychosocial factors; prophylaxis
Classification
Medicine, Social Medicine
Free Keywords
Prostatic neoplasms; Oncologic nursing; men's health
Document language
Portuguese
Publication Year
2013
Page/Pages
p. 3884-3893
Journal
Revista de Pesquisa: Cuidado é Fundamental Online, 5 (2013) 2
DOI
https://doi.org/10.9789/2175-5361.2013v5n2p3884
ISSN
2175-5361
Status
Published Version; reviewed