Religiosity and sexuality: counseling provided by Brazilian Protestant pastors
Hoga, L.Akiko.Komura.; Rodolpho, J.Reale.Caçapava.; de Souza Penteado, P.Evelyn.; Borges, A.Luiza.Vilela.; Chávez Alvarez, Río.Elizabeth.
Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare Official Journal of the Swedish Association of Midwives 4(2): 57-63
2013
ISSN/ISBN: 1877-5756 PMID: 23663923 DOI: 10.1016/j.srhc.2013.04.001Document Number: 577996
This qualitative study aimed to explore counseling about sexuality and contraception provided to the church community. The oral history method was performed. Data were collected through in-depth face-to-face interviews with 18 Brazilian Protestant pastors and were examined using thematic analysis. Four themes were identified from the data: (a) Counseling based on Christian doctrine provided to preserve the integrity of the family; (b) Adequate performance of gender roles is essential to preserve harmony in the family; (c) Recommendations for sex with pleasure and the free use of contraceptives in marriage; (d) Distinct positions regarding abortion: clearly forbidden versus permissible when authorized by law. The pastors provide traditional counselings regarding sexuality and the use of contraceptives is stimulated within the marriage. The main aim of the counselings given to the church community is the preservation of family integrity. The exploration of patients religious backgrounds and its consideration is essential in the planning and implementation of a culturally meaningful and non-conflicting healthcare.
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