Toque retal: significados atribuídos por homens
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.36489/saudecoletiva.2018v8i45p857-861Keywords:
Prostate Cancer, Men's Health, Gender Identity and HealthAbstract
Aimed at identify and analyze the meaning of rectal examination for men aged 20 to 60 years. This is a qualitative study, descriptive and exploratory type that is employed as a technique of collecting data the semi-structured interview. For the data analysis, were used the technique of Thematic Content Analysis. 14 interviews were conducted in the period from July to August. Data analysis made it possible to build two themes: Recognition of the importance of rectal examination and Rectal's examination stereotypes. The results point to the need for strengthening of actions/educational practices with the aim of enabling the deconstruction of elements that contribute negatively to the presence of man health services in general, in particular on the note that permeates the prevention and early diagnosis of prostate cancer