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View of students in higher education institution on homosexuality
A visão dos graduandos de uma instituição de ensino superior sobre a homossexualidade
Una visión de los estudiantes en una institución de educación superior sobre la homosexualidad
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Abstract Objective: To describe and analyze the views of graduates from an institution of higher education on homosexuality. Method: A qualitative, descriptive study, carried out with 11 undergraduate students of courses in nursing and medicine, University Center of Health - UNINOVAFAPI, Teresina-PI. The int... view more
Objective: To describe and analyze the views of graduates from an institution of higher education on homosexuality. Method: A qualitative, descriptive study, carried out with 11 undergraduate students of courses in nursing and medicine, University Center of Health - UNINOVAFAPI, Teresina-PI. The interview was semi-structured, with a thematic content analysis. Results: Three categories emerged: homosexuality as sexual choice and question of gender; the bias imposed by society and holistic care without discrimination. The study shows that some undergraduates feel they are prepared to care for the homosexual clientele, using as a parameter, the lack of prejudice and the respect for others, points considered important in conducting a consultation. Conclusion: There is a need to invest in the training of teachers in the pursuit of articulated knowledge, capable of reducing the prejudices and prepare future health professionals to lead with this reality.... view less
Keywords
discrimination; education; Latin America; student; Brazil; sexuality; vocational education; homosexuality; caregiving; gender; knowledge; attitude; care; teacher; nursing; prejudice; South America
Classification
Women's Studies, Feminist Studies, Gender Studies
Document language
English
Publication Year
2013
Page/Pages
p. 82-90
Journal
Revista de Pesquisa: Cuidado é Fundamental Online, 5 (2013) 6
DOI
https://doi.org/10.9789/2175-5361.2013.v5i6.82-90
ISSN
2175-5361
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed