Women's perspectives on male condoms in the prison environment of Juazeiro-BA

Authors

  • Mônica Cecília Pimentel de Melo Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco.
  • Mariana Silva Mendes de Oliveira Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco
  • Ralessandra Moreira da Silva Silva Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3395/reciis.v6i3.468

Keywords:

Women's perspectives, Juazeiro, Brazil, Bahia, Health, Sexually transmitted diseases

Abstract

The female prison population has been increasing. It is known that the health of women in prison deserves attention because they are more susceptible to sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). The aim of the present study was to understand the perceptions of incarcerated women regarding condom use by their partners during intimate visits at the Juazeiro Penal Compound-BA female penitentiary (Penitenciária Feminina, Conjunto Penal de Juazeiro-BA). This investigation was a descriptive and exploratory study that utilized a qualitative approach. We used a semi-structured interview, which was subsequently analyzed using Bardin's content analysis. The male condom is considered a temporary preventive method, and female passivity is closely related to their vulnerability to STDs/AIDS.

Author Biographies

Mônica Cecília Pimentel de Melo, Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco.

Doutoranda e mestre em enfermagem.
Professora assistente da UNIVASF em Saúde da Mulher e Gênero

Mariana Silva Mendes de Oliveira, Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco

Discente em enfermagem pela Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco (UNIVASF)

Ralessandra Moreira da Silva Silva, Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco

Discente em enfermagem pela Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco (UNIVASF).

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How to Cite

Melo, M. C. P. de, Oliveira, M. S. M. de, & Silva, R. M. da S. (2012). Women’s perspectives on male condoms in the prison environment of Juazeiro-BA. Revista Eletrônica De Comunicação, Informação & Inovação Em Saúde, 6(3). https://doi.org/10.3395/reciis.v6i3.468

Issue

Vol. 6 No. 3 (2012)

Section

Original articles

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