Submitted by Rosina Valeria Lanzellotti Mattiussi Teixeira (rosina.teixeira@unisantos.br) on 2016-08-30T16:40:54Z No. of bitstreams: 1 Renata Braga Rolim Vieira.pdf: 971231 bytes, checksum: c9b53c975bef7738c2cc62bacf5c408d (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2016-08-30T16:40:54Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Renata Braga Rolim Vieira.pdf: 971231 bytes, checksum: c9b53c975bef7738c2cc62bacf5c408d (MD5) Previous issue date: 2016-05-31 / Introduction: AIDS is considered a chronic disease and, nowadays, approximately 36.9 million people with the disease live in the world. In Brazil, since the beginning of the epidemic to the present day, 798,366 AIDS cases have been reported. In pregnant women, the HIV detection rate showed an upward trend over the past decade. Objective: to analyze the knowledge of HIV / AIDS, according to sociodemographic characteristics of pregnant women in the city of Sousa- PB. Methodology: This was a cross sectional study with a quantitative approach, conducted with 164 pregnant women, stratified by 26 basic health units in the city of Sousa-PB. The dependent variable was the knowledge about HIV / AIDS and as independent variables sociodemographic characteristics (age, socioeconomic classification, marital status, education, religion, race / color and working condition). The variables were described as frequencies and proportions. The differences among proportions were analyzed using the chi-square tests of Pearson and Fisher exact. Results: Based on the results, the profile of the study participants were pregnant women with a mean age of 26.13 years, most of them married, with incomplete elementary school, mulatto, religious (Catholic) and unemployed. It was found that, regarding HIV prevention, 74.4% considered that sexual intercourse with faithful and uninfected partner reduces the risk of HIV, 60.4% agreed that pregnant women with proper treatment prevents vertical HIV transmission and 62.2% believed appropriate treatment does not reduce risk of horizontal transmission. Age and education enhanced that older pregnant women, with higher education level showed increased knowledge on HIV / AIDS. Conclusion: There are gaps in knowledge on the vertical and horizontal transmission of the interviewed mothers. More effective measures to promote sex education in schools, universities and communities, emphasizing the importance of practicing safe sex, knowledge for the prevention and transmission of HIV are extremely necessary, as well as prenatal care quality, to increase knowledge among the general population and, thus, decrease the number of cases of HIV / AIDS in Brazil and worldwide. / Introdução: A Aids é considerada uma doença crônica e atualmente estima-se que vivem no mundo 36,9 milhões de pessoas com a doença. No Brasil, desde o início da epidemia até os dias atuais, foram notificados 798.366 casos de Aids. Nas gestantes, a taxa de detecção do HIV apresentou tendência de aumento nos últimos dez anos. Objetivo: Este estudo teve como objetivo analisar o conhecimento sobre HIV/Aids, segundo características sociodemográficas de gestantes do município de Sousa- PB. Metodologia: Estudo transversal, com abordagem quantitativa. O mesmo foi realizado com amostra de conveniência de 164 gestantes estratificadas pelas 26 unidades básicas de saúde do município de Sousa-PB. A variável dependente foi o conhecimento sobre HIV/Aids e como variáveis independentes as características sociodemográficas (idade, classificação socioeconômica, estado civil, escolaridade, religião, raça/ cor e condição de trabalho). As variáveis foram descritas por frequências e proporções. As diferenças entre proporções foram analisadas por meio dos testes de Qui-quadrado de Pearson e Exato de Fisher. Resultados: A média de idade das gestantes foi de 26,13 anos, a maioria delas casadas, com ensino fundamental incompleto, cor parda, religiosas (católica) e desempregadas. Verificou-se que em relação à prevenção de HIV: 1- 74,4% considerou que relação sexual com parceiro fiel e não infectado reduz o risco de HIV, 2- 60,4% concordou que gestante com tratamento adequado evita transmissão vertical HIV e 3- 62,2% acreditavam que tratamento adequado não reduz risco de transmissão horizontal. A idade e a escolaridade mostraram que as gestantes mais velhas e com mais anos de estudos apresentaram um maior conhecimento para o HIV/Aids. Conclusão: Há lacunas no conhecimento relativo à transmissão vertical e relação sexual das gestantes entrevistadas. São necessárias ações mais eficazes para promoção da educação sexual nas escolas, universidades e nas comunidades, enfatizando a importância da prática do sexo seguro, do conhecimento para a prevenção e transmissão do HIV, bem como uma assistência pré-natal de qualidade visando aumentar o conhecimento entre a população em geral e assim diminuir o número de casos de HIV/Aids no Brasil e no mundo.

This study focussed on determining the knowledge and understanding of Angolan women pertaining to the causes and consequences of HIV/AIDS with the aim of developing an information leaflet about HIV/AIDS for disseminating information to the vulnerable community. A quantitative approach was applied using an exploratory and descriptive design, utilising a self-developed questionnaire to collect the data, from 100 females who accompanied sick children to a specific hospital in Luanda. The findings indicated that even though the respondents were aware of certain key issues in the transmission and consequences of the HIV infection, there were many areas in which a great measure of uncertainty existed such as the causes of the disease, prevention methods, risk factors and precautions to take when living with an HIV positive person. Recommendations were made in view of enhancing the distribution of information regarding the causes and consequences of HIV and AIDS by means of different structures. / HEALTH STUDIES / MA (HEALTH STUDIES)

This study focussed on determining the knowledge and understanding of Angolan women pertaining to the causes and consequences of HIV/AIDS with the aim of developing an information leaflet about HIV/AIDS for disseminating information to the vulnerable community. A quantitative approach was applied using an exploratory and descriptive design, utilising a self-developed questionnaire to collect the data, from 100 females who accompanied sick children to a specific hospital in Luanda. The findings indicated that even though the respondents were aware of certain key issues in the transmission and consequences of the HIV infection, there were many areas in which a great measure of uncertainty existed such as the causes of the disease, prevention methods, risk factors and precautions to take when living with an HIV positive person. Recommendations were made in view of enhancing the distribution of information regarding the causes and consequences of HIV and AIDS by means of different structures. / HEALTH STUDIES / MA (HEALTH STUDIES)