[Women with HIV/AIDS: fragments of their hidden face].
The study aimed at determining factors that generate the fear visiting upon HIV-positive women and consequences in routine family, work and social life relations. The method employed is of qualitative nature Women with HIV/AIDS that were followed at the Health Clinic of São Leopoldo-RS were focused. Data collection was performed by a semi-structured interview, seeking 18 women, from 23 to 55 years old. Discrimination in the family and at the workplace and loss of friends constitute a factor of constant fear and exert an influence on the women's social behavior. The fear is also related to the women's image and social isolation.
Cechim
Petronila Libana
PL
Universidade do Vale do Rio dos Sínos UNISINOS, São Leopoldo, RS.
Selli
Lucilda
L
D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000523:psychology; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D007407:Interviews as Topic; D008875:Middle Aged