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REVIEW
Early diagnosis of HIV/aids infection: concept analysis
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(3):e20220565
08-07-2023
Resumo
REVIEWEarly diagnosis of HIV/aids infection: concept analysis
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(3):e20220565
08-07-2023DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0565
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Objectives:
to analyze the concept of “early diagnosis of HIV/Aids infection” in light of Walker and Avant’s conceptual analysis model.
Methods:
concept analysis study based on the framework proposed by Walker and Avant, instrumented by a scoping review conducted in April 2022, following the recommendations of the Joanna Briggs Institute and checklist Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews. The search was made in eight data sources, obtaining sixteen articles.
Results:
the study found homosexual intercourses, early examination, anti-HIV antibodies, CD4 count, and sexually transmitted infection as the main attributes of the concept. As antecedents: information, risky behavior, unprotected sexual relations, prevention, and access to the service. As main consequences: antiretroviral treatment, seroconversion, transmission, and consultations.
Final Considerations:
the study approached the circumstantial situations of the theme, its attributes, antecedents, and consequences, qualifying the work process based on knowledge of nursing practice.
Palavras-chave: Acquired Immunodeficiency SyndromeAIDS SerodiagnosisEarly DiagnosisHIV InfectionsHospital UnitsVer mais -
ORIGINAL ARTICLE
HIV Care Continuum from diagnosis in a Counseling and Testing Center
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73(6):e20190680
09-07-2020
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ORIGINAL ARTICLEHIV Care Continuum from diagnosis in a Counseling and Testing Center
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73(6):e20190680
09-07-2020DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2019-0680
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Objective:
To analyze the HIV care continuum from the diagnosis in an HIV/AIDS Counseling and Testing Center (CTC), and the sociodemographic, clinical, and laboratory characteristics related to gender.
Method:
Epidemiological study, conducted with data of individuals assisted at a Counseling and Testing Center, and followed in an outpatient clinic for HIV/AIDS. Pearson’s Chi-square test and binary logistic regression were used to obtain odds ratios, considering alpha value <0.05.
Results:
The prevalence of HIV among 5,229 users was 5%. The highest chance of positive results was among men, aged 14 to 33 years old, who were not in a domestic partnership. In the analysis of TCD4+ lymphocytes and viral load (VL) of 238 cases, 56.1% had a late diagnosis. We have identified gaps in the care cascade, especially linkage to the care, retention in care, and viral load suppression.
Conclusion:
The results suggest a late diagnosis for both genders, as well as difficulty in reaching the viral suppression goal.
Palavras-chave: Continuity of Patient CareEarly DiagnosisEpidemiologyHIV InfectionsTreatment OutcomeVer mais -
ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Procrastination in the early detection of breast cancer
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72(suppl 3):227-234
12-13-2019
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ORIGINAL ARTICLEProcrastination in the early detection of breast cancer
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2019;72(suppl 3):227-234
12-13-2019DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2018-0547
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Objective:
to analyze the meaning of postponement of breast cancer detection based on interviews with 26 women who were submited to mastectomy.
Method:
qualitative study based on Symbolic Interactionism with Content Analysis in thematic modality, carried out in a public service outpatient clinic, in a capital city of Northeastern Brazil.
Results:
faced with the participants’ reports, the theme ‘meanings attributed to procrastination of breast health care’ emerged. The meaning given by women to the reasons for postponing breast care permeate the interfaces between personal reasons and difficulties found in the healthcare network.
Final considerations:
early detection is considered to be delayed for fear of diagnosis, personal, cultural barriers, and difficulties in health services.