Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem (Jun 2021)

Social representations of the quality of life of the young people living with HIV

  • Danielle Pinheiro Elias Silva,
  • Denize Cristina de Oliveira,
  • Sergio Corrêa Marques,
  • Rodrigo Leite Hipólito,
  • Tadeu Lessa da Costa,
  • Yndira Yta Machado

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1590/0034-7167-2020-0149
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 74, no. 2

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ABSTRACT Objectives: to analyze the social representations of the quality of life of the young people living with HIV. Methods: qualitative survey, based on the Social Representations Theory, with 24 young people living with HIV, monitored in specialized services in Rio de Janeiro, through semi-structured interviews, and the analysis supported by the software IRAMUTEQ. Results: multidimensionality of the quality of life was observed unfolding the implications of living with HIV/aids concerning the familiar and social support network, time of diagnosis, healthcare services, antiretroviral therapy, and prejudice expressions. Final Considerations: a conceptual synthesis of quality of life is observed when it is associated with healthy lifestyle habits, interpersonal relationships, and health services and professional practices.

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