RESUMEN
The scope of this study was to understand the social representations of sexual violence and its relationship with adherence to the chemoprophylaxis protocol of HIV in young women and adolescents. Qualitative research was conducted based on the theory of social representations through recorded interviews with 13 female subjects aged between 12 and 23. It was observed that the social representations about sexual violence exerted a considerable influence on adherence to chemoprophylaxis treatment in the group. The individuals surveyed elaborated images in which the concern caused to the family, discomfort caused by the effects of drugs, change of routine, fear of getting sick, being stigmatized, anxiety and anger, appeared as constant elements, which can lead to the abandonment of treatment. Considering the influence of these representations on treatment, there is a need for greater attention of the health services in relation to these possibilities, and for resources to ensure care based on these different needs. In addition to investing in research into new drugs, it is necessary to invest in qualitative research, providing input for more appropriate care for patients.
Asunto(s)
Infecciones por VIH/prevención & control , Cumplimiento de la Medicación/estadística & datos numéricos , Delitos Sexuales , Percepción Social , Adolescente , Quimioprevención/estadística & datos numéricos , Niño , Femenino , Humanos , Investigación Cualitativa , Adulto JovenRESUMEN
O objetivo deste estudo foi conhecer as representações sociais da violência sexual e sua relação com a adesão do protocolo da quimioprofilaxia do HIV em mulheres jovens e adolescentes. Realizou-se uma pesquisa qualitativa, orientada pela teoria das representações sociais, através de entrevista gravada com 13 mulheres, com idades entre 12 e 23 anos. No grupo, observou-se que as representações sociais construídas acerca da violência sexual exerceram uma considerável influência na adesão ao tratamento quimioprofilático. As pesquisadas elaboraram imagens nas quais as preocupações geradas à família, desconfortos causados pelos efeitos dos fármacos, a mudança de rotina, o medo de adoecer, de ser estigmatizada, ansiedade e raiva, apareceram como elementos constantes, podendo acarretar o abandono do tratamento. Considerando a influência dessas representações no tratamento, verifica-se a necessidade de uma maior atenção dos serviços de saúde com relação a estas possibilidades, dispondo de recursos para planejar sua assistência com base nestas diferentes necessidades. É preciso que, além do investimento em pesquisas com novos fármacos, exista um investimento em pesquisas qualitativas, que forneçam subsídios para um acompanhamento mais apropriado das pacientes.
The scope of this study was to understand the social representations of sexual violence and its relationship with adherence to the chemoprophylaxis protocol of HIV in young women and adolescents. Qualitative research was conducted based on the theory of social representations through recorded interviews with 13 female subjects aged between 12 and 23. It was observed that the social representations about sexual violence exerted a considerable influence on adherence to chemoprophylaxis treatment in the group. The individuals surveyed elaborated images in which the concern caused to the family, discomfort caused by the effects of drugs, change of routine, fear of getting sick, being stigmatized, anxiety and anger, appeared as constant elements, which can lead to the abandonment of treatment. Considering the influence of these representations on treatment, there is a need for greater attention of the health services in relation to these possibilities, and for resources to ensure care based on these different needs. In addition to investing in research into new drugs, it is necessary to invest in qualitative research, providing input for more appropriate care for patients.
