Social constructions of sexual health in adolescent women from a rural community Construcciones sociales de la salud sexual en mujeres adolescentes de una comunidad rural

Abstract

Objective: To investigate what are the social constructions in the sexual health of adolescent women in a rural community. Material and Methods: A qualitative hermeneutic phenomenological study, involving adolescent women from 14 to 19 years old, belonging to the community, El Molino Ojuelos Jalisco. Through a reference chain sampling, phenomenological interviews were carried out, transcribed by hand and analyzed through the "Heiderggarian hermeneutic circle". Authorization was obtained through informed consent, as well as the assent of the tutors. Complying with methodological rigor through transparency, transferability, credibility and authenticity. Results: 10 related interviews were carried out with 10 adolescents, 6 meaning units were determined, of which three are ontic; a palpable reality to the ignorance of contraceptive methods, trained paternal ideologies and phallocentrism as a central basis in social dynamics. And three are ontological; Educational bias, cultured language discourse, finally taboos and family stigmas. Conclusion: Adolescent women from a rural community experience a double social standard. Thus, demonstrating an inefficient knowledge about sexual health until it is an insignificant issue, parents are the ones who influence and make decisions about education, autonomy and way of thinking.

Keywords: Feminism; Sexuality; Nursing; Gender.