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Sexology as a profession in Portugal: sociographical composition and self-nomination of Portuguese sexologists
Violeta Alarcão (Alarcão, V.); Joana Almeida (Almeida, J.); Sofia Ribeiro (Ribeiro, S.); Alain Giami (Giami, A.);
Journal Title
International Journal of Sexual Health
Year (definitive publication)
2016
Language
English
Country
United Kingdom
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Abstract
Objectives: The objective of this study was to describe the socio-demographic characteristics, the initial profession and training in sexology, sex therapy and psychotherapeutic techniques of Portuguese sexologists. Methods: As part of an European survey on sexology as a profession (Euro-Sexo), a questionnaire was mailed to all Portuguese sexologists. Results: Portuguese sexologist is in average 43 years old, is mainly female, a non-physician, and has training in sexology. Age, gender, profession, clinical practice and educational background in sexology, research practice in sexology and sexual education made a significant contribution to the prediction of self-nomination as a sexologist. Conclusions: An interesting diversity of sexology professions, from medical to non-medical fields was identified, and its influence on the practice of sexual medicine was discussed.
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Keywords
Cross-cultural studies,Profession,Sexological training,Sexology,Sexual health
  • Basic Medicine - Medical and Health Sciences
  • Other Social Sciences - Social Sciences
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UID/SOC/03126/2013 Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia

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