Abstract
Abstract Objective: To analyze the implementation of the rapid HIV test in the Family Health Strategy (FHS) from the perspective of nurses. Method: A qualitative study was performed with 13 FHS nurses between March and June 2015 using a semi-structured interview. The data were analyzed by symbolic cartography and Bardin's thematic analysis. Results: The nurses projected to the center of the map: lack of test kits, insufficient time for training, speed of the test result and excessive activities. In the periphery, they placed aspects related to the physical space, the lack of participation of other professionals in the training, the ease of performing the test and breaking the news of positive HIV diagnoses. Conclusion and implications for practice: An adequate supply of test kits, tests more widely available to the entire population and training of other members of the FHS team are required. This study supports improvements in the nursing practice of rapid HIV testing.
Highlights
The incidence of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection has caused concern worldwide ever since the first cases of AIDS diagnosed in the early 1980s.Today, it is characterized as a pandemic
The nuclei of meaning that appeared most frequently in the respondents' discourses were projected to the center of the map in the form of categories while the less frequent nuclei were projected to the periphery.The nurses' statements about the basic infrastructure used for rapid HIV testing in the Family Health Strategy (FHS) resulted in the construction of Map 1
This study analyzed the implementation of rapid HIV test in the FHS of the Fourth Regional Health Management District of Paraíba
Summary
The incidence of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection has caused concern worldwide ever since the first cases of AIDS diagnosed in the early 1980s.Today, it is characterized as a pandemic. As a result of successful experiences, current policies focus on challenges such as achieving control and ending the pandemic by 2030, which will produce major benefits to global health and the economy.[2]. In this context, the goal of the 90-90-90 target is to intensify treatment in people with HIV.This goal means that by 2020, 90% of all people living with HIV will know they have the virus, 90% of all people with diagnosed HIV infection will receive antiretroviral therapy without interruption and 90% of all people receiving treatment will have viral suppression.[3]
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