HOPE IN HIV-POSITIVE WOMEN

被引:13
作者
Gimeniz Galvao, Marli Teresinha [1 ,2 ]
Goiana Bonfim, Danuta Yelena
Gir, Elucir [3 ,4 ]
de Lima Carvalho, Carolina Maria [5 ]
de Almeida, Paulo Cesar
Sartore Balsanelli, Alessandra Cristina [6 ]
机构
[1] Univ Fed Ceara, Dept Enfermagem & Posgrad Enfermagem, Fortaleza, Ceara, Brazil
[2] CNPq, Fortaleza, Ceara, Brazil
[3] Univ Sao Paulo, Escola Enfermagem Ribeirao Preto, Ctr Colaborador, Org Mundial Saude Desenvolvimento Pesquisa Enferm, BR-14049 Ribeirao Preto, SP, Brazil
[4] CNPq, Ribeirao Preto, SP, Brazil
[5] Univ Fed Ceara, Programa Posgrad, Fortaleza, Ceara, Brazil
[6] Univ Sao Paulo, Programa Enfermagem Saude Adulto, Escola Enfermagem, Sao Paulo, Brazil
关键词
HIV; Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome; Life expectancy; Public health nursing;
D O I
10.1590/S0080-62342012000100005
中图分类号
R47 [护理学];
学科分类号
1011 ;
摘要
The objective of this study was to assess the hope in the lives of HIV-positive women, using the Herth Hope Scale (HHS). Participants were 111 HIV-positive women who attended a referral outpatient clinic in Fortaleza-CE. From January to May 2009, interviews were held to collect biopsychosocial variables, and the HHS was applied. Data were analyzed using SPSS-8.0 and revealed an average hope index of 34.86, indicating that these women have little hope in life in view of their diagnosis of HIV. The scale item with the highest score was faith. This probably derives from the fact that Aids is incurable, transmissible and generates negative stigma, in addition to its relation with the idea of imminent death. In conclusion, measuring hope among HIV patients through the use of an instrument permits intervention assessment and planning, promoting assistance and motivation to live better and maintain a hopeful attitude.
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页码:38 / 44
页数:7
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