Epidemiological profile cases HIV/Aids registered in Specialized Outpatient Service

Authors

  • Nádya Thalita Novaes dos Santos UNIVERISDADE FEDERAL DO VALE DO SÃO FRANCISCO
  • Susanne Pinheiro Costa e Silva UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DA PARAÍBA
  • Flávia Emília Cavalcante Valença Fernandes Universidade de Pernambuco/UPE
  • Leilane Dias Santana
  • Tuanny Italla Marques da Silva Universidade Pernambuco/UPE.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.26512/gs.v0i0.23323

Keywords:

Health Profile; HIV; Aids; Patients.

Abstract

This study aimed to know the epidemiological profile of the users serviced by the referral service for HIV/AIDS in the city of Petrolina, State of Pernanbuco. It is a descriptive study with a quantitative approach in which 331 HIV/AIDS notification and investigation files were analyzed between 2010 and 2014. The number of AIDS cases’ notifications within 2009 and 2014 was observed, revealing a majority of males (58.3%) aged between 31 and 50 years (52.9%). Also, more than 50% of the cases were composed of low schooling people. Sex was accounted as the probable prevailing way of transmission, even in cases of a high educational level, being the heterosexuals the most exposed category. The prevailing signs and symptoms of case definition were asthenia, cachexia, chronic diarrhea, persistent fever, and CD4 + lymphocyte count  <350 cells / mm3. The research showed an increase in female cases, although the majority is still composed of low schooling male. The lack of data was a limiting factor for a more detailed analysis, preventing other elements from being identified. The knowledge of such findings can help formulate specific actions so to promote education and reduce the transmission chain.

Author Biographies

  • Nádya Thalita Novaes dos Santos, UNIVERISDADE FEDERAL DO VALE DO SÃO FRANCISCO

    Residente em Urgência e Emergência. Enfermeira. Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco. Petrolina-PE, Brasil.

  • Susanne Pinheiro Costa e Silva, UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DA PARAÍBA

    Departamento de Enfermagem em Saúde Coletiva.

    Docente do Mestrado Profissional em Gerontologia.

  • Flávia Emília Cavalcante Valença Fernandes, Universidade de Pernambuco/UPE

    Doutoranda em Inovação Terapêutica. Docente da Universidade de Pernambuco/UPE

  • Leilane Dias Santana
    Enfermeira.
  • Tuanny Italla Marques da Silva, Universidade Pernambuco/UPE.

    Residente em Saúde Coletiva. Enfermeira. Universidade Pernambuco/UPE.

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Published

2019-08-14

Issue

Edição Especial 2019

Section

Artigos Originais

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