This qualitative study aimed to explore and describe the experiences of women living with HIV and Aids in Centurion, Gauteng Province. The study was conducted at Lyttleton clinic and 12 women living with HIV and Aids were selected for the study using a non-probability, purposive sampling technique. In-depth, individual semi-structured interviews were used during data collection. A thematic content approach in data analysis yielded the following main themes: experience of being diagnosed HIV positive, disclosure of an HIV positive status, physical signs and symptoms of HIV and Aids, stigma/ emotional stress well experiences in services rendered. The study highlighted the need for a well-established health system, assisting women living with HIV and Aids on how to cope and to raise awareness on HIV and Aids. / Health Studies / M. A. (Public Health)

A qualitative study was undertaken in Pietermaritzburg to unveil the experiences and challenges of WLWHIV as perceived by social workers as well as to explore and describe the experiences of social workers in rendering services to these women. Explorative, descriptive and contextual research designs were employed for the research process. Purposive and snowball sampling techniques were utilised to recruit participants who met the set criteria. Face-to-face semi-structured interviews were conducted with thirteen participants. Data obtained were transcribed and analysed applying Tesch‘s eight steps (Creswell, 2009). Data verification was guided by Guba‘s model (Krefting, 1991). The findings revealed the existence of strained relationships between WLWHIV and their partners and ineffective delivery of social work services to WLWHIV. Based on the findings, it is recommended that specialised training for social workers on issues related to death and dying and services for children of WLWHIV be incorporated in the guidelines for social work practice / Social Work / M.A. (social Work)

The study examined the sexual and reproductive health needs of adolescents infected with HIV and AIDS. This was a qualitative study that involved semi-structured interviews and observation. The sampling method used was purposive and it entailed 10 adolescents (4 boys and 6 girls) who are living with HIV at Chiedza Child Care Centre in Zimbabwe. This study revealed that adolescents’ sexual and reproductive health needs are the desire to have sex, desire to have children, the need for prevention of unwanted pregnancy and care and treatment support. However, their knowledge of HIV and AIDS was inadequate. Adolescents also revealed their lack of proper information regarding their health care and treatment needs. However, adolescents illustrated an adequate knowledge of the services available for them for their health, treatment and care needs. The study recommended that there is need to strengthen the provision of information and services on adolescents’ sexual and reproductive health issues. The study also recommended that counsellors should improve their counselling skills so that they can empower adolescents living with HIV to be able to negotiate condom usage, matters of dating and handling relationships. / Sociology / M. A. (Social Behaviour Studies in HIV and AIDS)

Introdução: O cenário da epidemia da AIDS vem se modificando no Brasil e no mundo e o perfil epidemiológico das pessoas vivendo com HIV/AIDS vem sofrendo sucessivas alterações desde a década de 80. Embora os homens representem em números absolutos, o maior número de notificações do total de casos de AIDS, a velocidade de crescimento da epidemia é maior entre as mulheres. O Brasil tem uma resposta à epidemia de DST/AIDS reconhecida internacionalmente, baseada nos princípios do SUS à universalidade, à equidade e à integralidade na assistência. Um dos capítulos desta resposta é a prevenção da transmissão vertical do HIV. O tema que vem ganhando importância na medida em que a AIDS recebe status de doença crônica e as mulheres soropositivas podem fazer as suas escolhas reprodutivas. A prevenção da transmissão vertical do HIV contempla testagem para diagnóstico precoce, terapia antirretroviral durante a gravidez e o parto, terapia antirretroviral para o recém-nascido e a não amamentação. Objetivo- Conhecer como as ações de prevenção e controle da transmissão vertical do Vírus da Imunodeficiência Humana são percebidas pelas gestantes e puérperas atendidas pelo Programa Estadual de DST/AIDS, e sua satisfação, ou insatisfação, em relação à assistência recebida. Método- Nossa amostra foi composta por 14 mulheres, sendo 13 soropositivas para o HIV que engravidaram e tiveram pelo menos um filho no contexto da soropositividade e uma, soronegativa para o HIV e mãe adotiva de uma criança soropositiva. Para a coleta de dados foi utilizada a metodologia qualitativa, com base em entrevistas individuais, semiestruturadas, realizadas em 2010. Resultados - Não houve aconselhamento para a testagem de nenhuma mulher da amostra. As mulheres apresentaram, no geral, uma falta de identificação com o perfil de pessoas que podem se infectar com o HIV, sendo surpreendidas com o diagnóstico. Oito pais apresentaram status sorológico desconhecido, sendo que três negaram-se à testagem. Há dificuldades por parte das mulheres, para promoverem relações sexuais protegidas com o uso do preservativo masculino. Os efeitos adversos dos antirretrovirais são descritos como obstáculo importante à adesão ao tratamento. O alojamento conjunto foi o cenário das piores vivências dentre toda a assistência recebida, destaque dado ao tema aleitamento materno. Há uma lacuna entre as demandas das mulheres em produzir e relatar as suas narrativas e a inexistência de espaços de escuta, seja individualmente na relação com o profissional médico, seja em grupos. Conclusões - A ausência do aconselhamento como espaço de abordagem e esclarecimentos, informações e escolhas, dificulta uma ação mais oportuna para a redução da transmissão vertical do HIV. As mulheres comuns não são atingidas pelas informações sobre HIV/AIDS oferecidas pelas campanhas para prevenção da infecção. O uso do preservativo para evitar a infecção ainda é uma decisão masculina. As mulheres raramente encontram interlocução entre os profissionais, para tirarem suas dúvidas e planejarem sua vida reprodutiva de forma mais segura. Apesar da falta de discussão sobre o planejamento terapêutico, a via de parto e os cuidados com o bebê, as mulheres seguem a prescrição e seguem com seus medos e suas dúvidas / Introduction: The scenario of the AIDS epidemic has been changing in Brazil and worldwide, and epidemiological profile of people living with HIV / AIDS has undergone successive changes since the 80\'s. Although men represent in absolute numbers, the highest number of notifications of all cases of AIDS, the epidemic growth rate is higher among women. Brazil has a response to the epidemic of STD / AIDS internationally recognized principles of the SUS: universality, equity and integrity in service. One of the elements of this response is the prevention of vertical transmission of HIV. The theme that is gaining importance, as AIDS gets the status of chronic disease and HIV positive women can make their own reproductive choices. The prevention of vertical transmission of HIV includes testing for early diagnosis, antiretroviral therapy during pregnancy and delivery, antiretroviral therapy for the newborn and not breastfeeding. Objective -To study how the prevention and control of vertical transmission of human immunodeficiency virus are perceived by pregnant women and new mothers assisted by the State Program of STD / AIDS, and their satisfaction or dissatisfaction in relation to care received. Methods -Our sample consisted of 14 women, 13 HIV-positive pregnant and who had at least one child in the context of being HIV positive and one was seronegative for HIV and an adoptive mother of an HIV positive child. To collect data we used the qualitative methodology, based on individual interviews, semi-structured, conducted in 2010. Results - There was no counseling for the testing of any women in the sample. Women had, overall, a lack of identification with the profile of people who can become infected with HIV, being surprised by the diagnosis. Eight male partners had unknown HIV status, and three refused to be tested. There are difficulties, for women, to promote safe sex with condom use. Adverse effects of antiretroviral drugs are described as barrier to treatment adherence. Rooming-in was the scene of the worst experiences among all the care received, highlighting the theme of breastfeeding. There is a gap between women\'s demands to produce and report their stories and the lack of opportunities to listen, either individually in relation to the medical professional, either in groups. Conclusions - The lack of counseling as a space for dialogue and explanations, information and choices, hampers a more timely action to reduce vertical transmission of HIV. The \"ordinary\" women are not affected by information about HIV / AIDS provided by the campaigns to prevent infection. The use of condoms to prevent infection is still a male decision. Women are rarely have the opportunity to with professionals, to expose their questions and plan their reproductive lives more safely. In this setting of lack ofparticipation on treatment planning, delivery or baby care, women follow the \"prescription\" and move on with their fears and doubts

Made available in DSpace on 2017-07-21T14:42:33Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 MARCELO WISNIEWSKI.pdf: 2182472 bytes, checksum: 6feb7e047dc964aaf318165e6ae31cb5 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2015-09-10 / Since the advent of AIDS in the 1980’s, much has been discussed about this syndrome. Either by strands designated as 'scientific' or not, the matter raised polemics, controversies, but also caused to science to put on demand urgent studies on the treatment of this disease. In Brazil, the arrival of innovative antiretroviral therapies from the second half of the 1990’s as well as the requirement for free distribution by the public health system, contributed undoubtedly to increase longevity and quality of life of people with HIV. Overcome this phase, the epidemic maintains its trajectory and other demands, among them, adherence to drug therapies, were outlined as mandatory elements for the successful treatment of this syndrome. In this study, it was intended to historically rescue the deployment of public services care for HIV / AIDS in Ponta Grossa - PR, from the point of view of multidisciplinary teams involved. Moreover, it was emphasized the historical trajectory of the management of these patients during the arrival of the National Humanization Policy (PNH). And how these professionals involved have assimilated this police of the Unified Health System to develop promotion strategies for adherence to antiretroviral therapies. The methodology proposed in this research was conducted through a qualitative analysis of the subject throught exploratory research. Using elements such as: a literature review, documentary research through newspapers, magazines and movies on the HIV/AIDS issues; and interviews with professionals who acted and act in the treatment of patients with HIV for further analysis of content. The results obtained from this research demonstrated the underspending of PNH as supportive tool to adherence of antiretroviral therapies in the researched county. / Desde o advento da AIDS nos anos 1980, muito se discutiu a respeito desta síndrome. Seja por vertentes designadas como ‘científicas’ ou não, o assunto suscitou polêmicas, controvérsias, mas também, provocou a Ciência a colocar em demanda de urgência estudos sobre o tratamento dessa enfermidade. No Brasil, a chegada de terapias antirretrovirais inovadoras a partir da segunda metade dos anos 1990, bem como a obrigatoriedade de sua distribuição gratuita pelo sistema público de saúde, contribuiu, indiscutivelmente, para o incremento na longevidade e qualidade de vida dos portadores de HIV. Superada essa fase, a epidemia mantém sua trajetória e outras demandas, dentre elas, a adesão às terapias medicamentosas, delinearam-se como elementos imperativos para o sucesso terapêutico sobre esta síndrome. Nesta pesquisa, pretendeu-se resgatar historicamente a implantação dos serviços públicos de atendimento para portadores de HIV/AIDS em Ponta Grossa – PR, sob o ponto de vista das equipes multidisciplinares envolvidas. Destacou-se a trajetória histórica da gestão desses pacientes à luz da chegada da Política Nacional de Humanização (PNH). Buscou-se, também, verificar como os profissionais envolvidos assimilaram essa política no Sistema Único de Saúde para desenvolver estratégias de promoção à adesão às terapias antirretrovirais. A metodologia proposta nessa pesquisa foi realizada através da análise qualitativa do tema por meio de pesquisa exploratória. Utilizando-se de elementos como: a revisão teórica, a pesquisa documental através de jornais, revistas e filmes sobre o tema HIV/AIDS; e entrevistas com profissionais que atuaram e atuam no tratamento de pacientes portadores de HIV, para posterior análise de conteúdo. O resultado obtido com essa pesquisa demonstrou a subutilização da PNH como ferramenta incentivadora da adesão as terapias antirretrovirais no município de estudo.

Introdução: O cenário da epidemia da AIDS vem se modificando no Brasil e no mundo e o perfil epidemiológico das pessoas vivendo com HIV/AIDS vem sofrendo sucessivas alterações desde a década de 80. Embora os homens representem em números absolutos, o maior número de notificações do total de casos de AIDS, a velocidade de crescimento da epidemia é maior entre as mulheres. O Brasil tem uma resposta à epidemia de DST/AIDS reconhecida internacionalmente, baseada nos princípios do SUS à universalidade, à equidade e à integralidade na assistência. Um dos capítulos desta resposta é a prevenção da transmissão vertical do HIV. O tema que vem ganhando importância na medida em que a AIDS recebe status de doença crônica e as mulheres soropositivas podem fazer as suas escolhas reprodutivas. A prevenção da transmissão vertical do HIV contempla testagem para diagnóstico precoce, terapia antirretroviral durante a gravidez e o parto, terapia antirretroviral para o recém-nascido e a não amamentação. Objetivo- Conhecer como as ações de prevenção e controle da transmissão vertical do Vírus da Imunodeficiência Humana são percebidas pelas gestantes e puérperas atendidas pelo Programa Estadual de DST/AIDS, e sua satisfação, ou insatisfação, em relação à assistência recebida. Método- Nossa amostra foi composta por 14 mulheres, sendo 13 soropositivas para o HIV que engravidaram e tiveram pelo menos um filho no contexto da soropositividade e uma, soronegativa para o HIV e mãe adotiva de uma criança soropositiva. Para a coleta de dados foi utilizada a metodologia qualitativa, com base em entrevistas individuais, semiestruturadas, realizadas em 2010. Resultados - Não houve aconselhamento para a testagem de nenhuma mulher da amostra. As mulheres apresentaram, no geral, uma falta de identificação com o perfil de pessoas que podem se infectar com o HIV, sendo surpreendidas com o diagnóstico. Oito pais apresentaram status sorológico desconhecido, sendo que três negaram-se à testagem. Há dificuldades por parte das mulheres, para promoverem relações sexuais protegidas com o uso do preservativo masculino. Os efeitos adversos dos antirretrovirais são descritos como obstáculo importante à adesão ao tratamento. O alojamento conjunto foi o cenário das piores vivências dentre toda a assistência recebida, destaque dado ao tema aleitamento materno. Há uma lacuna entre as demandas das mulheres em produzir e relatar as suas narrativas e a inexistência de espaços de escuta, seja individualmente na relação com o profissional médico, seja em grupos. Conclusões - A ausência do aconselhamento como espaço de abordagem e esclarecimentos, informações e escolhas, dificulta uma ação mais oportuna para a redução da transmissão vertical do HIV. As mulheres comuns não são atingidas pelas informações sobre HIV/AIDS oferecidas pelas campanhas para prevenção da infecção. O uso do preservativo para evitar a infecção ainda é uma decisão masculina. As mulheres raramente encontram interlocução entre os profissionais, para tirarem suas dúvidas e planejarem sua vida reprodutiva de forma mais segura. Apesar da falta de discussão sobre o planejamento terapêutico, a via de parto e os cuidados com o bebê, as mulheres seguem a prescrição e seguem com seus medos e suas dúvidas / Introduction: The scenario of the AIDS epidemic has been changing in Brazil and worldwide, and epidemiological profile of people living with HIV / AIDS has undergone successive changes since the 80\'s. Although men represent in absolute numbers, the highest number of notifications of all cases of AIDS, the epidemic growth rate is higher among women. Brazil has a response to the epidemic of STD / AIDS internationally recognized principles of the SUS: universality, equity and integrity in service. One of the elements of this response is the prevention of vertical transmission of HIV. The theme that is gaining importance, as AIDS gets the status of chronic disease and HIV positive women can make their own reproductive choices. The prevention of vertical transmission of HIV includes testing for early diagnosis, antiretroviral therapy during pregnancy and delivery, antiretroviral therapy for the newborn and not breastfeeding. Objective -To study how the prevention and control of vertical transmission of human immunodeficiency virus are perceived by pregnant women and new mothers assisted by the State Program of STD / AIDS, and their satisfaction or dissatisfaction in relation to care received. Methods -Our sample consisted of 14 women, 13 HIV-positive pregnant and who had at least one child in the context of being HIV positive and one was seronegative for HIV and an adoptive mother of an HIV positive child. To collect data we used the qualitative methodology, based on individual interviews, semi-structured, conducted in 2010. Results - There was no counseling for the testing of any women in the sample. Women had, overall, a lack of identification with the profile of people who can become infected with HIV, being surprised by the diagnosis. Eight male partners had unknown HIV status, and three refused to be tested. There are difficulties, for women, to promote safe sex with condom use. Adverse effects of antiretroviral drugs are described as barrier to treatment adherence. Rooming-in was the scene of the worst experiences among all the care received, highlighting the theme of breastfeeding. There is a gap between women\'s demands to produce and report their stories and the lack of opportunities to listen, either individually in relation to the medical professional, either in groups. Conclusions - The lack of counseling as a space for dialogue and explanations, information and choices, hampers a more timely action to reduce vertical transmission of HIV. The \"ordinary\" women are not affected by information about HIV / AIDS provided by the campaigns to prevent infection. The use of condoms to prevent infection is still a male decision. Women are rarely have the opportunity to with professionals, to expose their questions and plan their reproductive lives more safely. In this setting of lack ofparticipation on treatment planning, delivery or baby care, women follow the \"prescription\" and move on with their fears and doubts

Submitted by Rosina Valeria Lanzellotti Mattiussi Teixeira (rosina.teixeira@unisantos.br) on 2018-09-24T16:44:15Z No. of bitstreams: 1 Mariana Farias Mendonça.pdf: 2160140 bytes, checksum: 3922ec44b836d67d7d17d466c116fa58 (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2018-09-24T16:44:15Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Mariana Farias Mendonça.pdf: 2160140 bytes, checksum: 3922ec44b836d67d7d17d466c116fa58 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2018-08-09 / Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico - CNPq / Introdução: O advento da terapia antirretroviral (TARV) aumentou a expectativa de vida entre as pessoas vivendo com HIV (PVHIV), o que facilitou também sua inserção ou manutenção no ambiente de trabalho. Por outro lado, as PVHIV carregam consigo o peso do diagnóstico, o estigma atribuído à doença, infecções e tumores oportunistas e dificuldades quanto às oportunidades profissionais. Objetivo: Avaliar os fatores associados à capacidade para o trabalho entre as pessoas vivendo com HIV (PVHIV), bem como estimar a prevalência da capacidade para o trabalho, do bem-estar subjetivo e da qualidade de sono em pessoas vivendo com HIV. Métodos: Trata-se de uma pesquisa epidemiológica observacional, de corte transversal em uma amostra de 122 PVHIV, que possuíam trabalho remunerado, formal ou informal, com idade igual ou superior a 18 anos e em tratamento com antirretrovirais (TARV), assistidas pelo serviço de assistência especializada em aids, do município de Santos/SP. Para avaliar os fatores associados à capacidade para o trabalho moderada ou baixa, foi realizada a análise de regressão logística. O modelo múltiplo foi ajustado pela jornada de trabalho diária, tempo de infecção pelo HIV e marcadores biológicos (carga viral, contagem de células CD4 e relação entre CD4/CD8). Resultados: A idade média dos foi de 43,7 anos (DP 10,6 anos), sendo a maioria do sexo masculino (55,7%), solteiro (58,2%), com o ensino médio incompleto (65,6%) e com vínculo empregatício informal (52,1%). A média de tempo do uso da TARV foi de 7,2 anos (DP 6,6anos). A maioria apresentou capacidade para o trabalho ótima ou boa (55,7%), qualidade de sono ruim, tanto nos dias de trabalho quanto nos dias de folga (53,3% e 50,8%, respectivamente). O pior bem-estar subjetivo foi verificado em 41% das PVHIV. Independentemente da jornada de trabalho, do tempo de infecção pelo HIV e dos marcadores biológicos (carga viral, contagem de células CD4 e relação entre CD4/CD8), verificou-se que ter um trabalho informal, qualidade de sono ruim nos dias de trabalho e pior bem-estar subjetivo aumentou cerca de duas vezes a chance de se ter uma capacidade para o trabalho moderada ou baixa entre as PVHIV. Conclusão: O trabalho com vínculo informal, a qualidade de sono de ruim e o pior bem-estar subjetivo estão associados à pior capacidade para o trabalho entre pessoas vivendo com HIV, sendo elevadas as prevalências de capacidade moderada ou baixa para o trabalho, do bem-estar subjetivo e da qualidade de sono. / Introduction: The advent of antiretroviral therapy (ART) increased life expectancy among people living with HIV (PLWHIV), which also facilitated their insertion or maintenance in the work environment. On the other hand, PLWHIV carry the burden of diagnosis, the stigma attached to the disease, opportunistic infections and tumors, and difficulties in career opportunities. Objective: To evaluate the factors associated with work ability among people living with HIV (PLWHIV), as well as to estimate the prevalence of work ability, subjective well-being and quality of sleep in people living with HIV. Methods: This was a observational cross-sectional epidemiological study in a sample of 122 PLWHIV, who had formal or informal employment contract, aged 18 years or over and treated with antiretrovirals (ART), assisted by the service of specialized assistance in AIDS, of the municipality of Santos / SP. To evaluate the factors associated with moderate or low work ability, the logistic regression analysis was performed. The multiple model was adjusted for the working hours, time of HIV infection and biological markers (viral load, CD4 cell count and CD4/CD8 ratio). Results: The mean age was 43.7 years (SD 10.6 years); the majority were male (55.7%), single (58.2%), with incomplete secondary education (65.6% %) and with informal employment contract (52.1%). The mean time to use ART was 7.2 years (SD 6.6 years). The majority presented great or good work ability (55.7%), poor sleep quality, both on workdays and on days off (53.3% and 50.8%, respectively). The worst subjective well-being was seen in 41% in PLWHIV. Regardless of the working hours, time of HIV infection and biological markers, it has been found that having informal employment contract, poor sleep quality on working days, and worse subjective well-being has increased about twice the chance of having a moderate or low work ability among PLWHIV. Conclusion: Informal work, poor sleep quality, and worse subjective well-being are associated with worse work ability among people living with HIV, being high the prevalence of moderate or low work ability, subjective well-being and quality of sleep.

Made available in DSpace on 2016-04-29T13:17:45Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Sandra Regina de Oliveira Rodrigues dos Reis.pdf: 619670 bytes, checksum: 05c774d13bea8efc80cb88acd2ae062c (MD5) Previous issue date: 2012-05-18 / The adherence to antiretroviral therapy has been highlighted in various studies as an important subject, since it concerns a long term illness which requires changes in the daily routine of the individual who lives with it. Research carried out in prisons has identified a greater incidence of persons living with HIV/aids amongst prisoners than amongst persons living in liberty. In view of that, the object of this research was to analyse a proposition for intervention amongst men living with HIV/aids in the hospital section of a prison. The process was divided into three phases Phase 1 (consultation of patients records in order to obtain CD4 and the level of the virus, the completion of questionnaires and application of research tools), Phase 2 (intervention) and Phase 3 (renewed consultation of patients records to obtain CD4 and the level of the virus and a further completion of questionnaires and application of research tools). The hypothesis was that the individuals who presented a low or insufficient adhesion (to the therapy) in Phase 1, after the intervention would present a high adhesion. As well as altered degrees of adhesion, it was hoped that there would be positive changes in the clinical data (CD4 and the level of the virus). The experimental group consisted of five participants and the control group consisted of three participants. The results obtained showed that the sample was characterized by persons with an average age of 35.25 years and low levels of education. In phase 1 they presented a low or insufficient adhesion, high levels of the virus and low immune levels. After the intervention (Phase 2) the experimental group as one presented high adhesion and better levels of clinical data in distinction to the control group which presented low or insufficient adhesion, unsatisfactory immunological levels and levels of the virus with the exception of one of the participants in the control group who since the beginning presented satisfactory levels of adhesion as well as CD4 and the level of the virus. In conclusion, some important points were demonstrated by this study. One of them is the importance of carrying out research with a focus on adhesion to antiretroviral therapy among this population since there is little research in the literature even though the incidence of the disease is high. The other point is to widen a proposition like this one, to be carried out with more participants seeing that positive results were found / A adesão à terapia antirretroviral (TARV) tem sido destacada em diversos estudos, uma vez que se trata de uma doença crônica que exige mudanças de rotina do indivíduo que vive com ela. Pesquisas realizadas em presídios identificaram uma maior prevalência de pessoas vivendo com HIV/aids em presídios se comparadas, proporcionalmente, às pessoas vivendo em liberdade. O objetivo desta pesquisa foi avaliar o efeito de uma intervenção nos valores de adesão adotados em oito homens vivendo com HIV/aids em um Centro Hospitalar do Sistema Penitenciário do Estado de São Paulo. O procedimento foi dividido em três Momentos. No Momento 1 ocorreu a obtenção dos dados clínicos (CD4 e carga viral), a partir de consulta a prontuários, a obtenção dos valores de adesão (CEAT-VIH) e obtenção de dados demográficos. No Momento 2 ocorreu a intervenção que se caracterizou por quatro Encontros em grupo, sob a coordenação da pesquisadora, de uma médica infectologista e de uma enfermeira. Nesses Encontros foram apresentadas e discutidas informações sobre a doença. O Momento 3 seguiu o mesmo procedimento do Momento 1, exceto a obtenção de dados demográficos. A hipótese era que os indivíduos que apresentassem adesão baixa/insuficiente indicadas pelo CEAT-VIH e pelos índices sanguíneos (carga viral alta e taxa alta CD4) no Momento 1, após a intervenção, apresentariam adesão alta indicadas pelos dados obtidos no Momento 3. Foram formados dois grupos de participantes: experimental e controle. Cinco participantes constituíram o grupo experimental e três o grupo controle. O primeiro grupo participou de todas as fases e o grupo controle não participou dos Encontros do Momento 2. Os resultados encontrados mostraram que, No Momento 1, a maioria participantes do grupo experimental apresentaram adesão baixa/insuficiente no CEAT e altos níveis virológicos e baixos níveis imunológicos (CD4). Após os Encontros do Momento 2, todos os participantes do grupo experimental apresentaram adesão alta (CEAT) e melhora (aumento em CD4 e diminuição em carga viral?) nos níveis de dados clínicos. Diferentemente, o grupo controle manteve adesão baixa/insuficiente (CEAT) e níveis imunológicos e virológicos insatisfatórios, exceto um dos participantes que sempre apresentou valores satisfatórios quanto aos dados clínicos (CD4 e carga viral). O presente trabalho indicou a importância na continuidade de estudos que investiguem adesão nesse ambiente a fim de se aprimorarem as questões metodológicas e de generalidade

This qualitative study aimed to explore and describe the experiences of women living with HIV and Aids in Centurion, Gauteng Province. The study was conducted at Lyttleton clinic and 12 women living with HIV and Aids were selected for the study using a non-probability, purposive sampling technique. In-depth, individual semi-structured interviews were used during data collection. A thematic content approach in data analysis yielded the following main themes: experience of being diagnosed HIV positive, disclosure of an HIV positive status, physical signs and symptoms of HIV and Aids, stigma/ emotional stress well experiences in services rendered. The study highlighted the need for a well-established health system, assisting women living with HIV and Aids on how to cope and to raise awareness on HIV and Aids. / Health Studies / M. A. (Public Health)

Barriers to reaching human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) testing prevent Canada from achieving The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV and AIDS (UNAIDS) target of 90 percent of undiagnosed people living with HIV knowing their HIV status by 2020 and receive treatment.(1) Fourteen percent (9,090 of 63,100) of Canadians living with HIV were unaware of their status by the end of 2016.(1)(p.9)Individuals exposed to HIV through heterosexual contact are overrepresented (28%) among the undiagnosed people living with HIV in Canada compared to other groups, such as men who have sex with men (18%) and people who inject drugs (20%).(2)(par.15)The reasons preventing this population to present themselves for testing in Ottawa, Ontario, remain poorly understood in the literature. Most of the literature on barriers to accessing HIV testing focuses on the traditional key groups who are likely to test, and limits analysis of these barriers on one or two levels. Equally, health service providers rarely understand challenges behind HIV testing for particularly young heterosexual African migrant men. These challenges may be contributing key barriers to HIV testing. On other hand, late presentation to treatment remains a global issue. Psychosocial outcomes especially after a new positive diagnosis can delay reaching early treatment and prevention services. Indeed, all test results negative or positive have consequences. Even those with a new negative test can return to risk taking behaviour if they delay accessing prevention education. Yet no systematic study exists in this area essential for quality improvement. Programming more equitable HIV testing services will require more comprehensive evidence about challenges and barriers behind accessing HIV testing and treatment to achieve UNAIDS target of 90 percent of undiagnosed people living with HIV knowing their status and receive treatment. This research aimed to contribute to this evidence through two phases. Phase 1 used the Joanna Briggs Institute methods to implement a scoping review on psychosocial outcomes and their measurements immediately following a new HIV diagnosis. This review considered all participants who tested for HIV – whether their results were positive or negative, as any test results have consequences, and regardless of age, sex, or setting – reported in published articles between 2007 -to the present date. Paper 1 presents the scoping review. Phase 2 relied on a qualitative methodology using Grounded Theory informed by a socio-ecological framework and a framework of access to healthcare to understand experiences of accessing HIV testing services in two parts: 1) to examine barriers to reaching HIV testing among young heterosexual African migrants, focusing on young men, in Ottawa (Paper 2); and 2) to identify challenges experienced by health service providers who make accessible HIV testing services to this population in Ottawa (Paper 3). There is some ambiguity in the use of the terms “first generation immigrants” and “second generation immigrants” (or children of first immigrants). In this study, the term migrants referred to both. Selecting participants from both groups (first and second generation) was important to include a wide variety of experiences and interpretations that reflect the study population. Furthermore, the term “health service providers” was used to refer to both healthcare providers and frontline service providers. Healthcare providers referred to those who conduct HIV testing in health facilities, whereas frontline service providers referred to those who provide care and support services needed by members in their communities before and after testing within AIDS organizations and community-based organizations.