Women living with AIDS and the Family Health Program professionals: disclosing the diagnosis

This qualitative study was carried out with women living with HIV/AIDS cared by a specialized STD/AIDS service and registered in a Family Health Program (FHP) unit. The purpose was to identify the motivations of women living with HIV/AIDS to provide private information to the FHP team. The study was...

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Published in:Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S P 2008-09, Vol.42 (3), p.483
Main Authors: Ferreira, Fernanda Cristina, Nichiata, Lúcia Yasuko Izumi
Format: Article
Language:Portuguese
Subjects:
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
Adult
Brazil
Humans
Middle Aged
Motivation
National Health Programs
Truth Disclosure
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Summary:This qualitative study was carried out with women living with HIV/AIDS cared by a specialized STD/AIDS service and registered in a Family Health Program (FHP) unit. The purpose was to identify the motivations of women living with HIV/AIDS to provide private information to the FHP team. The study was performed using semi-structured interviews, analyzed with the bioethics theoretical framework. It was verified that women disclose the diagnosis to the FHP team when: the HIV/AIDS diagnosis was made in the unit; they feel there is better treatment for being HIV positive; they are bond as family members; there is trust; and women feel that they do not feel pity of them. Women so not disclose when: the professional's attitude produces fear and unreliability; they think that the FHP takes care of bedridden patients; they do not trust by fearing secret disclosure; and they already have all the care needed in the SCS.
ISSN:0080-6234