Citation

Oliveira RG, Marcon SS. Rev. Gaucha Enferm. 2005; 26(3): 345-357.

Vernacular Title

Exploracao sexual infanto juvenil: causas, consequencias e aspectos relevantes

Affiliation

Programa de Pós Graduação, Centro de Ciências da Saúde, da Universidade Estadual de Maringá, Bolsista do CNPq. ssmarcon@uem.br

Copyright

(Copyright © 2005, Escola de Enfermagem da Universidade Federal do Rio Grande e do Sul)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

16523601

Abstract

This article brings a literature revision about the infantile and juvenile sexual exploration. It approaches the subject of sexual exploration in the national context by adopting, as crossed theme, different forms of violence, particularly the gender kind. It presents the causes and consequences of this kind of violence for the individuals' health. From reports on some experiences, it points out and discusses relevant aspects of the performance of health professionals when facing the problem.

Language: pt