The sexuality scripts constructed by nurses and an interface with attention of sexually transmited infection/HIV

Guías de la sexualidad construidos por enfermeros y la interfaz con la atención en enfermedades transmitidas sexualmente/HIV

Abstract

Objective:

To understand the routines of sexuality constructed by nurses and the interface with attention in STI/HIV in primary health care.

Method:

Qualitative study, anchored in the theory of sexual scripts. A total of 35 in-depth interviews were conducted with nurses from the Family Health Strategy between May and August 2017. The material was organized using MAXQDA Standard 12^® software and was submitted to Structural Analysis of Narration and content.

Results:

The analysis of participants' trajectories allowed the construction of three categories: sexuality scripts in childhood and adolescence; scripts of sexuality in formation; sexuality scripts and STI/HIV care.

Conclusion and implications for practice:

Sexuality scripts are marked by stereotypes, constructed throughout life, and result in obstacles to STI/HIV prevention practices. It was pointed out the need for investments in vocational training processes that focus on the paradigm shift in health and consider the cultural constructions that hinder the insertion of sexuality into care practices, with emphasis on preventive actions in STI/HIV.

Keywords:
Sexuality; Sexually Transmitted Diseases; Human Immunodeficiency Virus; Nurses; Primary Health Care