Rev Rene (Jul 2020)

The care provided to the sexual partners of people living with the human immunodeficiency virus

  • Layze Braz de Oliveira,
  • Christefany Régia Braz Costa,
  • Inara Viviane de Oliveira Sena,
  • Paulo de Tarso Moura Borges,
  • Telma Maria Evangelista de Araújo,
  • Renata Karina Reis

DOI
https://doi.org/10.15253/2175-6783.20202143567
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 21
p. e43567

Abstract

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Objective: to analyze the care provided to sexual partners of people living with the human immunodeficiency virus. Methods: cross-sectional study with 173 participants, carried out in a service specialized in the treatment of people with the human immunodeficiency virus, submitted to a statistical analysis (chi-square test and Fisher’s exact test). Results: having the partner invited to attend the health service (p<0.001), receiving guidance on prevention in the health service (p<0.001), and being seen at the specialized service as a couple for counseling on sexual practices and preventive strategies (p<0.001) showed statistical differences. Conclusion: there are gaps in the care provided to sexual partners on strategies for preventing infection by the human immunodeficiency virus.

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