Adolescent with Human Immunodeficiency Virus - understanding family beliefs and values

Patrícia Neyva Da Costa Pinheiro,Clarice Mendes De Freitas,Fabiane Do Amaral Gubert,Kelanne Lima Da Silva,Izaildo Tavares Luna,Ligia Fernandes Scopacasa

doi:10.15253/2175-6783.2017000400012

Abstract

Objective: to understand how the beliefs and values of the families of HIV-positive adolescents for Human Immunodeficiency Virus influence family dynamics. Methods: this is a qualitative research with seven family members of adolescents with Human Immunodeficiency Virus, developed in a hospital of reference in infectious diseases. A semi-structured interview was used to collect information. Qualitative research assumptions were applied and the Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Research protocol was used for organization and analysis. Results: the family members reported that the adolescents are not perceived as susceptible to infection by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus; they considered AIDS to be a serious disease surrounded by discrimination and prejudice; they identify benefits as guidelines for health and family support. The barriers were difficulty adhering to treatment, teenage pregnancy, “disobedience” and family disharmony. Conclusion: beliefs and values interfere in the way of thinking, acting and caring for the HIV positive adolescent to the Human Immunodeficiency Virus.

Highlights

Adolescence is characterized by several transformations in the biopsychosocial and emotional aspects
According to the nature of this investigation, there were was seven family members of adolescents with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) participating, who passed through the following inclusion criteria: to be accompanying the adolescent during the outpatient visit; to possess emotional and psychological conditions to minimize any discomfort that might arise with the research; and to be over 18 years old
Studies say that most people, despite having this knowledge, are not perceived susceptible to a disease, even at risk, whether they are teenagers or not; they do not believe that they can become infected with HIV/AIDS[9]

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Adolescence is characterized by several transformations in the biopsychosocial and emotional aspects. In the midst of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) pandemic, the family, with its beliefs and values, must know how to manage crises and live with reality, whether in prevention through dialogue focused on safe sex practices, or living with an HIV-positive member, minimizing prejudices and taboos. In both situations, it is important to understand beliefs and values as well as the knowledge that structures the perception and induce behaviors[4]

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