Abordagem da prostituição masculina no campo da saúde

Abstract

This study it is a literature review that examines the approach of male prostitution in health research. Also sought to characterize the scientific production on the theme, describing on prostitution and masculinity and meet the approach of health services in relation to the male prostitution activity. By selecting ten publications, the results were divided into three categories, the first relates to the characterization of the studies found, the second covers the theoretical considerations on male prostitution and the third deals with the study's principal research, male prostitution and health . It is noticed that talking about male prostitution implies addressing issues of sexuality, homosexuality and called us "men who have sex with men"; sexually transmitted diseases; discrimination and rejection. Draws attention stigma and violence to which these individuals are exposed. We see the need for studies that address not only the behavior "promiscuous" or "risk" related to its activity, but also studies on the style of these in order to collaborate with the actions in the field and aimed at reducing the stigma and discrimination against sex workers, as well as actions to facilitate access of these individuals to health services and promote improved quality of life of these.