As condições de sobrevivência das mulheres com HIV/Aids atendidas no Hospital Universitário de Brasília até 2017

Abstract

This dissertation aims to investigate the life conditions and survival strategies of women with HIV/Aids, in the ages ranging from 20 to 60 years, which undergo treatment and follow-up by a multi professional team in the University Hospital of Brasilia. The objective was to learn the main expressions of the social question related to life conditions (prejudice, discrimination, unemployment, social security, etc.) present in the daily context of this group of women, and also learning which restrictions the disease caused regarding work and socioeconomic and family issues. Bibliographic and documental support was utilized for the realization of this research. The methodology employed was the qualitative approach, with data collected through semi structured interviews, using a "Research Form". The result analysis demonstrated that the prejudice, discrimination and many inequalities are still very present in our society. It also has shown how much HIV-positive women are vulnerable in the work and social security fields, exposed to precarious jobs in order to maintain their lives and, in general, without providence coverage. An overview which suggests the urgent need of increase in public policies integrated to the health policies, in order to promote a significant and effective improvement in the quality of life for these women