[Representation of the HIV carriers about antiretroviral treatment].
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.
Teixeira
Michele Gomes
MG
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
da Silva
Girlene Alves
GA
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
D019380:Anti-HIV Agents