title: [Vulnerabilities present in the path experienced by patients with HIV / AIDS in treatment failure].
abstract: A major breakthrough in AIDS treatment occurred with the advent of antiretroviral therapy. However, several vulnerabilities may be present in the path experienced by patients during treatment. This study aimed to analyze the vulnerabilities of patients with HIV / AIDS in treatment failure. It is a qualitative study, involving seven users with AIDS considered in treatment failure in an Outpatient Service Unit on HIV / AIDS, in Fortaleza-CE. To interpret the data, it was used the technique of content analysis. In the speeches, it was realized that the deponents faced conflicts in the family and, difficult relationships with people and stigma at work. It was observed that patients had experienced various situations that made them more susceptible to HIV infection and illness.
authors.affiliation: Universidade Estadual do Ceará, Curso de Graduação em Enfermagem (Graduanda). Fortaleza-CE, Brasil. petrinha_kelly@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Petra Kelly Rabelo de
authors.initials: PK
authors.lastname: Sousa
authors.forename: Daniele Viana Maia
authors.initials: DV
authors.lastname: Torres
authors.forename: Karla Corrêa Lima
authors.initials: KC
authors.lastname: Miranda
authors.forename: Amanda Carneiro
authors.initials: AC
authors.lastname: Franco
mesh_terms: D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy*; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D017211:Treatment Failure