Religiosity and sexuality: counseling provided by Brazilian Protestant pastors.

摘要: Abstract Objective This qualitative study aimed to explore counseling about sexuality and contraception provided the church community. Methods The oral history method was performed. Data were collected through in-depth face-to-face interviews with 18 Brazilian Protestant pastors examined using thematic analysis. Results Four themes identified from data: (a) Counseling based on Christian doctrine preserve integrity of family; (b) Adequate performance gender roles is essential harmony in (c) Recommendations for sex pleasure free use contraceptives marriage; (d) Distinct positions regarding abortion: clearly forbidden versus permissible when authorized by law. Conclusions provide traditional counselings stimulated within marriage. main aim given community preservation family integrity. exploration patients religious backgrounds its consideration planning implementation a culturally meaningful non-conflicting healthcare.