O cuidado às mulheres que vivem com HIV/AIDS em um município da região metropolitana de Salvador

Abstract

AIDS is a lethal disease that involves not only aspects of biomedicine, but especially social and cultural issues, being a public health issue and a challenge marked by stigmas and inequalities, especially when it comes to women living with the disease. In this sense, the present research focused on the female public of the CRES in Camaçari and sought to answer the following guiding question: What is the perception of care for women living with HIV/AIDS and what is the understanding of this care for the professionals of the CRES in the municipality of Camaçari? To answer this, the general objective was defined as analyzing the perception, understanding and practice of care both of women living with HIV/AIDS and of the professionals of the CRES/Camaçari. A qualitative, descriptive and field research was adopted, with thirteen (13) women attended at the Center for Reference and Specialties in Health - CRES, in treatment for AIDS, residents of Camaçari and in the age range of 25 to 65 years; and with nine (9) health professionals who provide this care. The data collected through interviews with both groups revealed that there is perception and understanding of care, as well as an affective bond between the users of the CRES (Specialized Healthcare Center) and the professionals who provide care. Also, based on the expressions of dissatisfaction, it was possible to present improvement strategies for both groups analyzed, which can be forwarded to the competent authorities.