Response to pharmacological and clinical compliance monitoring of HIV-exposed children

Abstract Objective: To establish the degree of pharmacological and clinical compliance of family caregivers of HIV-exposed children as well as the sociodemographic factors associated with care performance. Materials and methods: Cross-sectional study conducted with 40 caregivers of children exposed...

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Published in:Avances en enfermería 2021-12, Vol.39 (3), p.356-365
Main Authors: Rolim de Holanda, Eliane, Silva do Nascimento, Karina, Gimeniz Galvão, Marli Teresinha, Bezerra Silva, Carolina Luiza, Moura Barroso, Léa Maria
Format: Article
Language:eng ; por
Subjects:
Caregivers
Cooperação e Adesão ao Tratamento
Cuidadores
Cumplimiento y Adherencia al Tratamiento
Enfermagem Pediátrica
Enfermería Pediátrica
HIV
Infectious Disease Vertical Transmission
NURSING
Pediatric Nursing
Transmisión Vertical de Enfermedad Infecciosa
Transmissão Vertical de Doença Infecciosa
Treatment Adherence and Compliance
ViH
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Summary:Abstract Objective: To establish the degree of pharmacological and clinical compliance of family caregivers of HIV-exposed children as well as the sociodemographic factors associated with care performance. Materials and methods: Cross-sectional study conducted with 40 caregivers of children exposed to HIV and under specialized care service. The Ability Assessment Scale for the Care of HIV-exposed Children was used. Data were analyzed according to descriptive statistics and bivariate analysis using the Chi-square and Fisher's exact tests. Results: Caregivers' high ability for drug administration and clinical monitoring of HIV-exposed children was verified. There was a statistically significant difference between the care ability and infants' age. In the group with high care ability, there was a higher prevalence of young mothers with partners, unemployed, high school equivalent education, living with four to seven people, and receiving family support. Conclusion: Health services should consider sociodemographic factors and family support in the follow-up of HIV-exposed children by developing an expanded care plan and longitudinal interventions aimed at monitoring the ability of family caregivers to provide medication and clinical follow-up for children. Incorporating these strategies will contribute to improve pharmacological and clinical adherence of HIV-exposed children and to enhance the quality of health care.
ISSN:0121-4500
2346-0261
2346-0261
DOI:10.15446/av.enferm.v39n3.87987