Nierotka RP, Ferretti F. Conditions of vulnerability of elderly people living with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). Interface (Botucatu). 2023; 27:e220290. Doi: https://doi.org/10.1590/interface.220290
Abstract
The aim of this study was to describe the conditions of vulnerability to HIV among older people. Using the thematic oral history method, we conducted a qualitative study in the SAE with six people aged 65 and over. The data were collected using in-depth interviews covering issues related to individual, social and programmatic vulnerabilities. The data were analyzed using content analysis. Vulnerability conditions included not using a condom, low level of knowledge of appointments and tests and health-seeking behavior; prejudice and discrimination; family break-ups; late diagnosis of HIV; and limited capacity of health teams. To tackle these vulnerability conditions, it is necessary to promote a debate about policies and regulations geared towards the care of people with HIV and reshape the prevention-based care model.
Keywords
People living with HIV; Human immunodeficiency virus; Health vulnerability
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