Perceptions of the elderly on HIV/AIDS in the municipaly of Garanhuns/PE

Authors

  • Tathyana Semirámys Albuquerque Silva Vasconcelos
  • Wanessa da Silva Gomes Universidade de Pernambuco
  • Renata Alves Galindo
  • Silvia Carréra Austregésilo

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18316/sdh.v6i2.3914

Keywords:

AIDS, Elderly, Health Education

Abstract

Introduction: The Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is a disease that manifests after infection of the human body by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). It is a silent disease that has great relevance to the elderly population.

Objectives: This study aimed to analyze the knowledge about HIV / AIDS in elderly users of the SUS in Garanhuns / PE.

Methodology: It is a qualitative descriptive exploratory survey conducted in three Family Health Units (USF) located in the urban area of Garanhuns / PE. Data were collected from June 2014 through interviews with 06 senior citizens covered by the Family Health Strategy (FHS).

Results: The results showed that older adults had little knowledge on the subject, some discriminate against the person with HIV / AIDS, others associate the disease to cancer and even those who knew the importance of using condoms to prevent contamination by the virus, reported have never used.

Conclusion: The results point to the need of the Family Health Strategy to provide actions to the elderly public, aiming to guide them on HIV / AIDS and other STDs, through health education promotion and debating issues related to sexuality.

Author Biographies

Tathyana Semirámys Albuquerque Silva Vasconcelos

Enfermeira. Especialista em Saúde Pública pela Universidade de Pernambuco (UPE – Campus Garanhuns).

Wanessa da Silva Gomes, Universidade de Pernambuco

Enfermeira. Doutoranda em Saúde Pública pela Fundação Oswaldo Cruz  Pernambuco (Fiocruz - PE). mestre em Saúde Coletiva pela Universidade Federal de Pernambuco – UFPE. Professora Assistente da Universidade de Pernambuco (UPE – Campus Garanhuns).  

Renata Alves Galindo

Enfermeira. Especialista em Saúde Pública pela Universidade de Pernambuco (UPE – Campus Garanhuns) e Especialista em Obstetrícia pelo CEFAPP.Enfermeira graduada pela FAEB

Silvia Carréra Austregésilo

Cirurgiã-dentista. Doutoranda em Saúde da Criança e do Adolescente, mestre em Saúde Coletiva pela Universidade Federal de Pernambuco – UFPE. 

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Published

2018-09-11

Issue

Vol. 6 No. 2 (2018)

Section

Artigos Originais

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