Analysis of proxemic communication with HIV/AIDS patients

Authors

  • Marli Teresinha Gimeniz Galvão Federal University of Ceará
  • Simone de Sousa Paiva Federal University of Ceará
  • Namie Okino Sawada University of São Paulo; Ribeirão Preto College of Nursing
  • Lorita Marlena Freitag Pagliuca Federal University of Ceará

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692006000400004

Keywords:

communication, acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, HIV-1, nurse-patient relations

Abstract

This descriptive and exploratory study analyzed the proxemic factors of the nursing team and HIV/AIDS patients in a hospital environment in Fortaleza - CE, between October and November 2004. Data were collected through non-participant observation. Forty-one interactions were analyzed, in which no gender influence was observed. The professional's position towards the patient was mainly standing; intimate distance occurred in 21.95% of interactions, which were mostly related to technical procedures; personal distance predominated in 63.41% of cases, which were related to technical care; social distance occurred in 14.64% of interactions, which were aimed at conservation; obstacles were present in 15 interactions; local touch was the most frequent contact behavior; visual contact was present in 11 interactions, with a view to regulating the conversation flow; the tone of voice was found always adequate. Through proxemics, we can identify important factors in communication with HIV/AIDS patients.

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Published

2006-08-01

Issue

Vol. 14 No. 4 (2006)

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Analysis of proxemic communication with HIV/AIDS patients. (2006). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 14(4), 491-496. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692006000400004