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0194/2023 - SEXUAL HEALTH AND ACCESS TO SERVICES FOR LESBIAN WOMEN IN MANAUS, BRAZIL
SAÚDE SEXUAL E ACESSO AOS SERVIÇOS PARA MULHERES LÉSBICAS EM MANAUS, AMAZONAS

Author:

• Gabriela Rith Beltrão de Azevedo - Azevedo, G.R.B - <grba.odo18@uea.edu.br>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-3783-5877

Co-author(s):

• Munique Therense - Therense, M. - <mtherense@gmail.com>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5433-9267
• Sérgio Antônio Saldanha Rodrigues Tamborini - Tamborini, S.A.S.R - <drsergiorodrigues@gmail.com>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5843-670X
• Gabriel Ponce de Leão Almeida - Almeida, G.P.L - <gabrielponceleao@gmail.com>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2335-5117
• André Luiz Machado das Neves - Neves, A. L. M - <almachado@uea.edu.br>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7400-7596


Abstract:

This study aims to understand the meanings related to sexual health and the contours that define the experience of accessing health services for lesbian women in Manaus, Amazon. This is a research with a qualitative approach. It had the participation of ten women who self-identified as lesbians. Semi-structured interviews were carried out and their analyzes took place through three thematic axes. The first addressed the representations about prevention and sexual practices, highlighting the notion of fidelity in the relationship as a “protective factor”. Difficulties in the use of condoms in relationships between two women were reported. The second discussed heteronormativity and its effects on self-care, reporting the participants\' difficulties in being understood and welcomed by health services. The third addressed the search for one\'s own knowledge as a care tactic, highlighting the importance of information and autonomy for health promotion and prevention of Sexually Transmitted Infections. It is concluded that there is a need for public policies aimed at promoting the sexual health of lesbian women and the recognition of their specificities by health services.

Keywords:

Homosexuality, Female; Sexual and Gender Minorities; Equity in Access to Health Services; Women\'s Health.

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Azevedo, G.R.B, Therense, M., Tamborini, S.A.S.R, Almeida, G.P.L, Neves, A. L. M. SEXUAL HEALTH AND ACCESS TO SERVICES FOR LESBIAN WOMEN IN MANAUS, BRAZIL. Cien Saude Colet [periódico na internet] (2023/Jul). [Citado em 19/09/2024]. Está disponível em: http://cienciaesaudecoletiva.com.br/en/articles/sexual-health-and-access-to-services-for-lesbian-women-in-manaus-brazil/18820?id=18820



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