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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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Araujo, Jeferson Santos
Conceição, Vander Monteiro da
Silva, Silvio Eder Dias da
Santana, Mary Elizabeth de
Vasconcelos, Esleane Vilela
Sousa, Ralrizônia Fernandes

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

Licence
Free Digital Peer Publishing Licence


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