Objective: To investigate the statements of people living with HIV during a health follow-up through the WhatsApp ® application. Methods: A descriptive study, using a qualitative approach, was conducted with 26 people accompanied by two specialized care services for HIV/AIDS in Fortaleza, Ceará. Data were collected from September 2016 to February 2017, with participants' statements given during the online follo...
The assessment of the self-esteem of people living with HIV / AIDS and its influence on quality of life is important, since the individual's emotional state may interfere with adherence to antiretroviral treatment and coping with the disease. The objective of this study was to evaluate the influence of self-esteem on the quality of life of people living with HIV / AIDS. This is a cross-sectional, quantitative s...
The aim of this study was to analyze the scientific production on the effects of alcohol use on people with HIV/Aids. This is an integrative review carried out in October 2017 using the following databases: LILACS, SciELO, MEDLINE, CINAHL, Scopus, Cochrane and Web of Science. The descriptors "Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome", "HIV" and "Alcohol" were used in Portuguese, English and Spanish, with the Boolean ...