DAILY LIVING OF ADOLESCENTS WITH HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS UNDER TREATMENT

Abstract

Aim: to describe the daily living of adolescents infected with HIV in treatment. Methods: qualitative research developed in the first semester of 2012, in a teaching hospital in the southern region of Brazil, with eight adolescents from 13 to 19 years old. Data were produced through Sensitivity and Creativity Dynamics called Talking Map. For data treatment, we developed content analysis. Results: four thematic nuclei emerged: from rebellion to acceptance of diagnosis and treatment; understanding the reasons for treatment; wanting to taking treatment and receiving help; difficulties of following the routine of ingesting medicine always, all day and every day. Conclusions: we concluded the importance of knowing the daily living through the adolescents to develop strategies of health and supporting education, promoted through nursing care during health interdisciplinary assistance glimpsing autonomy to the adolescents on caring for oneself.