Representações sociais de mulheres frente a descoberta do diagnóstico do HIV

• Published in: Revista de pesquisa, cuidado é fundamental cuidado é fundamental, 2018-04, Vol.10 (2), p.334-342
• Main Authors: Lobo, Ana Luiza de Souza Faria, dos Santos, Amuzza Aylla Pereira, Pinto, Laura Maria Tenório Ribeiro, Rodrigues, Sueli Terezinha Cruz, Barros, Larissa Jucá Dantas, Lima, Marília Gabriela Teixeira
• Format: Article
• Language: eng ; por
• Subjects: Acquired immune deficiency syndrome; AIDS; Breastfeeding & lactation; Content analysis; Embarazo; enfermagem; enfermería; Gravidez; HIV; Human immunodeficiency virus; Medical diagnosis; nursing; Pregnancy; VIH; Womens health
• ISSN: 2175-5361; 2175-5361
• DOI: 10.9789/2175-5361.2018.v10i2.334-342

Objective: The study's goal has been to describe the social representations of women while facing their HIV diagnosis disclosure. Methods: It is a descriptive-exploratory study with a qualitative approach, which was carried out with 21 participating women who were in two referral centers for people bearing HIV/AIDS. Data were collected from May to June 2016. It was used the Social Representation Theory as theoretical basis, and the data were analyzed using the Content Analysis technique based upon the Bardin perspective. Results: It has been demonstrated the social representations of women regarding to the discovery of HIV diagnosis. The diagnosis of HIV is received with great impact by the woman who shows different feelings at that time, such as anxiety, fear, sadness, fear, surprise, incredulity, injustice and shame. Conclusion: There is a complex social representation that creates impact on the way of life and living of women bearing HIV, such as guilt, isolation, stigmatization and prejudgment.