title: [Representation of the HIV carriers about antiretroviral treatment].
abstract: Having the perception of the HIV/AIDS carriers about compliance with antiretroviral medication, this qualitative study aimed at comprehending the social representations of the HIV/AIDS carriers about the drug therapy; analyzing the relation between the perception of the HIV/AIDS carriers about the drug therapy and their motivation to comply with the treatment. The research subjects were nine users, hospitalized in an infectious-contagious unit of a school hospital in the city of Juiz de Fora. Data collection occurred with semi-structured interviews. The analysis categories allowed to discuss the several aspects of antiretroviral compliance, starting from the representations elaborated by the subjects who undergo the treatment, who, using dialogue as a mediator, talk about the hindering aspects and the motivations for managing the treatment.
authors.affiliation: Programa de Residência Multiprofissional em Saúde da Familia da Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brasil. mgomesteixeira@yahoo.com.br
authors.forename: Michele Gomes
authors.initials: MG
authors.lastname: Teixeira
authors.forename: Girlene Alves
authors.initials: GA
authors.lastname: da Silva
mesh_terms: D019380:Anti-HIV Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000523:psychology; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D055118:Medication Adherence / Q000523:psychology*; D009042:Motivation; D036301:Qualitative Research
chemical_list: D019380:Anti-HIV Agents