title: Religiosity and sexuality: experiences of Brazilian Catholic women.
abstract: The purpose of this study was to describe the experiences of a group of Catholic women related to the orientations received from priests and parents and their influence on sexual attitudes. The oral history method was used to interview 17 Catholic women. Three categories summarize women's experiences: orientations about sexuality received from priests; lack of orientation or existence of open dialogue about sexuality: distinct experiences in the family context; adherence or repudiation; and distinct attitudes toward orientations received. Health professionals systematically should seek knowledge about women's religious principles, because this is essential for meaningful and ethical health care.
authors.affiliation: Department of Maternal and Child Nursing, School of Nursing, University of São Paulo, São Paulo 05403-000, Brazil. kikatuca@usp.br
authors.forename: Luiza Akiko Komura
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: Hoga
authors.forename: Cristiane Alves
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Tibúrcio
authors.forename: Ana Luiza Vilela
authors.initials: AL
authors.lastname: Borges
authors.forename: Luciana Magnoni
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Reberte
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001290:Attitude; D001938:Brazil; D002410:Catholicism; D003695:Delivery of Health Care; D004493:Education; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D019529:Sexuality; D055815:Young Adult