Acolhimento multiprofissional e qualidade de vida em sujeitos HIV/AIDS em tratamento antirretroviral

Abstract

Introduction: the quality of life of individuals with HIV / AIDS may be compromised once the use of multiple antiretroviral therapies has increased the intensity of treatment, and the side effects risks. User embracement has substantial role in assisting people living with HIV/AIDS (PLHA) making dialogue as a fundamental element and providing the search for recognition of the real needs of users and the construction of the bonding. Objective: To evaluate the quality of life of individuals under antiretroviral therapy and reporting the importance of multidisciplinary care to this population. Methods: Cross-sectional, observational study involving 50 subjects stratified into group with viral load below 40 copies/mL (n = 28), group with a viral load between 40 and 400 copies/mL (n = 15) and patients with viral load higher than 400 copies/mL (n = 7). The patients were seen individually by the multiprofessional team after medical visits. The quality of life was assessed by the validated questionnaire HAT-QoL. Results: There was dissatisfaction due quality of PLHA under antiretroviral treatment in aspects related to financial concerns, concerns about the confidentiality of HIV and acceptance of HIV. Conclusion: The quality of life among the evaluated users was considered satisfactory in general; however, the concerns about financial situation, the secrecy and the acceptance of HIV proved to be the main areas of compromised the welfare of the subjects.