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Assistive technology for visually impaired women: usage of female condoms - a descriptive study
Cavalcante, Luana Duarte Wanderley; Barbosa, Giselly Oseni Laurentino; Oliveira, Paula Marciana Pinheiro de; Rebouças, Cristiana Brasil de Almeida; Pagliuca, Lorita Marlena Freitag.
  • Cavalcante, Luana Duarte Wanderley; Ceará Federal University. BR
  • Barbosa, Giselly Oseni Laurentino; Ceará Federal University. BR
  • Oliveira, Paula Marciana Pinheiro de; Ceará Federal University. BR
  • Rebouças, Cristiana Brasil de Almeida; Ceará Federal University. BR
  • Pagliuca, Lorita Marlena Freitag; Ceará Federal University. BR
Article in English, Spanish, Portuguese | LILACS, BDENF | ID: lil-698469
ABSTRACT

Aim:

To develop an Assistive Technology for visually impaired women to learn how to use the female condom.

Method:

This is a descriptive and exploratory research, with a qualitative approach. Three workshops were held between April and May 2010. These events were recorded and the statements were transcribed and analyzed by the content analysis method.

Results:

The technology developed was written educational material, the manufacture of a female prosthesis, training on the placement of the condom in the prosthesis and workshops. The data was organized into three categories. Visual impairment did not inhibit the construction of the prosthesis.

Discussion:

Mistaken comments and doubts emerged during the placement of the condom in the prosthesis which evidenced women’s lack of understanding about the condom.

Conclusion:

The technology developed was able to effectively assist women’s needs regarding the issues addressed, as it helped to inform women with regards to STD, female anatomy, and the creative, interactive and effective use of the female condom.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Self-Help Devices / Nursing / Condoms, Female / Visually Impaired Persons Type of study: Controlled clinical trial / Qualitative research Limits: Female / Humans / Male Language: English / Spanish / Portuguese Journal: Online braz. j. nurs. (Online) Journal subject: Nursing Year: 2013 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Ceará Federal University/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Self-Help Devices / Nursing / Condoms, Female / Visually Impaired Persons Type of study: Controlled clinical trial / Qualitative research Limits: Female / Humans / Male Language: English / Spanish / Portuguese Journal: Online braz. j. nurs. (Online) Journal subject: Nursing Year: 2013 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Ceará Federal University/BR