Relation between gender and holistic representations of health and illness

Authors

  • Fátima C. V. Perurena

Keywords:

Gênero, Processo saúde-doença, Medicina floral, Prática terapêutica alternativa

Abstract

The article examines the relations that may exist between gender and holistic representations of health and illness having medicine flower as approach’s parameter. It presents a short traditional medicine history and the appearence of alternative therapeutic practice. Buy understanding gender like a process of social contruction it suggests a theoretical account proposition that explains the majority presence of women between users and flower therapists.

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Published

2008-05-16

How to Cite

1.
C. V. Perurena F. Relation between gender and holistic representations of health and illness. Rev Gaúcha Enferm [Internet]. 2008 May 16 [cited 2026 Nov. 11];18(2):104. Available from: https://seer.ufrgs.br/index.php/rgenf/article/view/4137

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