Social representations on HIV/AIDS among adolescentes: implications for nursing care

Authors

  • Maria Aparecida Thiengo Faculdade de Enfermagem Bezerra de Araújo
  • Denize Cristina de Oliveira UERJ; FENF; Departamento de Fundamentos de Enfermagem
  • Benedita Maria Rêgo Deusdará Rodrigues UERJ; FENF; Departamento de Enfermagem Materno-Infantil

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0080-62342005000100009

Keywords:

Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome^i2^sprevention and cont, Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome^i2^snurs, Health promotion, Teen health

Abstract

With the objective of discussing the implications of the social representations of HIV/AIDS for the interpersonal relations and the practices for protection among adolescents, 15 semi-directive interviews were carried out with adolescents, both with and without HIV, assisted at a Hospital School in Rio de Janeiro. The software ALCESTE 4.5 was used for the data analysis. It was observed that the social representation of AIDS is structured around cognitions connected to prevention, revealing a contradiction between the knowledge and the practices reported by the group. It is suggested that the nursing practices should be directed towards the reduction of the distance between practices, representations and scientific knowledge.

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Published

2005-03-01

Issue

Vol. 39 No. 1 (2005)

Section

Relato de Pesquisa

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How to Cite

Thiengo, M. A., Oliveira, D. C. de, & Rodrigues, B. M. R. D. (2005). Social representations on HIV/AIDS among adolescentes: implications for nursing care. Revista Da Escola De Enfermagem Da USP, 39(1), 68-76. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0080-62342005000100009