The social representations of men about prostate cancer

Journal article | Zeitschriftenartikel

Objective: The study aimed to identify the social representations of men about prostate cancer and their masculinity against the disease, and analyze its implications for health. Method: This is an exploratory qualitative approach of case study which takes as input a conceptual Theory of Representations, performed with 10 subjects diagnosed with prostate cancer. Results: Through content analysis yielded the following thematic units: (Re) knowing the prostate; this problem called prostate and prostate cancer as a symbol of man's masculinity. Conclusion: The study provided evidence that prostate cancer is a disease that is directly related to how they perceive their consequences in the social context, which are responsible for providing moments of pain, sorrow, and to exchange experiences, especially health risks

Object Details

• Alternative title: As representações sociais de homens sobre o câncer de próstata
• ISSN: 2175-5361
• Extent: Seite(n): 3884-3893
• Language: Portugiesisch
• Notes: Status: Veröffentlichungsversion; begutachtet

References and Relationships

• Bibliographic citation: Revista de Pesquisa: Cuidado é Fundamental Online, 5(2)

Classification and Topics

• Subject: Medizin und Gesundheit ; Medizin, Sozialmedizin ; Mann ; Krebs ; Krankenpflege ; Männlichkeit ; Wahrnehmung ; psychosoziale Faktoren ; Prophylaxe

Contributors, Places and Time

• Event: Geistige Schöpfung
• (who): Araujo, Jeferson Santos ; Conceição, Vander Monteiro da ; Silva, Silvio Eder Dias da ; Santana, Mary Elizabeth de ; Vasconcelos, Esleane Vilela ; Sousa, Ralrizônia Fernandes
• Event: Veröffentlichung
• (when): 2013

Further information

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.9789/2175-5361.2013v5n2p3884
• URN: urn:nbn:de:0168-ssoar-344243
• Rights: GESIS - Leibniz-Institut für Sozialwissenschaften. Bibliothek Köln
• Last update: 21.06.2024, 4:26 PM CEST