Sexuality & Reproduction
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چکیده
The World Health Organisation suggests that sexuality should be more fully recognised within healthcare, arguing that all individuals should be able to enjoy and control sexual and reproductive behaviour and be free from shame, fear, guilt and false beliefs (Mace et al. 1974). An holistic and client-centred approach to care recognises that individuals ‘are only given their full respect as people when . . . care has firm foundations in a truly holistic approach incorporating human sexuality as a vital component of humanity’ (McCann 2000: 134).
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