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The meaning of touch the prostate for man: the nurse in health promotion
O significado do toque da próstata para o homem: enfermeiro na promoção da saúde
El sentido del tacto de la próstata para el hombre: enfermero en la promoción de la salud
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Abstract Objectives: To identify the meaning for the men on the clinical examination of digital touch Prostate cancer early detection, to characterize the cause of the deficit in the search for preventive examination and health services by men and discuss the nurse's role in promoting men's health. Method: Q... view more
Objectives: To identify the meaning for the men on the clinical examination of digital touch Prostate cancer early detection, to characterize the cause of the deficit in the search for preventive examination and health services by men and discuss the nurse's role in promoting men's health. Method: Qualitative descriptive study with field research guided by semi-structured form. Results: The meanings attributed to the digital touch of the prostate were embarrassment, discomfort, stigma and important. The information and access are tied to socioeconomic factors of the participants. Conclusion: Nurses should assist in health education and comprehensive health care by standardizing the information for different socioeconomic groups, minimizing the stigma and embarrassments, highlighting the importance of self care for man, to improve the search for health services, screening exams and prevention.... view less
Keywords
man; health; health care; cancer; health promotion; nursing staff; nurse; emotionality; health education; economic self-sufficiency; information
Classification
Medical Sociology
Document language
English
Publication Year
2013
Page/Pages
p. 537-546
Journal
Revista de Pesquisa: Cuidado é Fundamental Online, 5 (2013) 4
DOI
https://doi.org/10.9789/2175-5361.2013v5n4p537
ISSN
2175-5361
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed