title: [Leprosy and sexuality: living with a difference].
abstract: The present article is based on a research that analysed the social effects of leprosy in men and women, identifying the effects in their family life. 10 men and 10 women with leprosy registered in a specific health service were part of this study. The methodology was qualitative, through semi-structured interviews. Data analysis pointed out the fact of the disease perceived as a reason for family disorders and, also, impairing these subjects sexual relationships.
authors.affiliation: Departamento de Enfermagem Materno-Infantil e Saúde Pública da Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto da Universidade de São Paulo.
authors.forename: M H
authors.initials: MH
authors.lastname: de Oliveira
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Gomes
authors.forename: C M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: de Oliveira
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000328:Adult; D001294:Attitude to Health; D001938:Brazil; D017281:Cost of Illness; D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology*; D005192:Family Health; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007918:Leprosy / Q000523:psychology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research; D019529:Sexuality / Q000523:psychology*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires