[Understanding the questions on health and disease from adolescents in Azorean families--sexuality and reproduction]. / Compreendendo questões de saúde e doença de adolescentes de família açoriana--sexualidade e reprodução.

This work presents data on a qualitative research conducted with adolescents from a community characterized by Azorean cultural traits. Besides focusing sexuality and reproduction questions of these young men and women in their relation with the sociocultural context, this study also brings to a focus the duty the nurse has to understand such relations, so as to be in a position to offer effective care.