Publications by authors named "Jaqueline Almeida Guimaraes Barbosa"
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- The study aims to explore the experiences of sexual violence among women with mental disorders through self-reports collected from interviews.
- Seventeen women aged 18 to 68 were interviewed, revealing that while many had stable relationships, most faced challenges such as aggression, infidelity, and substance abuse, leading to relationship instability.
- The findings highlight the need for healthcare professionals to be trained in addressing sexual violence and the importance of collaborative efforts across sectors to support these women effectively.
The scope of this study was to understand the representations of mental health service patients and professionals concerning the sexuality of the former. Thirty-nine patients and 54 professionals of the public mental health services, divided up into six focal groups, were interviewed individually. Data analysis was based on the Structural Analysis of Narrative technique.
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- * The findings revealed a sequence in patients' experiences that influences their acceptance or rejection of tube feeding—from the initial need, through the experience of using it, to the decision of whether to continue at home.
- * Understanding both positive and negative representations of tube feeding can help healthcare providers tailor their approach to improve patient adherence and overall satisfaction with the treatment.