A importância do acompanhamento psicológico em pacientes com vírus da imunodeficiência humana (HIV)

Abstract

Faced with the increase in HIV cases in all age groups, both worldwide and nationally, this study aims to identify in the literature the knowledge produced on the importance of psychological monitoring in people diagnosed with HIV. This is a systematic literature review. Literature searches were carried out through consultations in the PEPSIC, SciELO, MEDLINE and LILACS databases. The final sample consisted of twelve articles. The literature reveals that there are risks of damage to the mental health of all audiences with a positive diagnosis of HIV infection, and psychological support is appropriate both in its communication and in the support of effective adherence to treatment. It was then concluded that psychological support is of great importance to the support of people with a positive diagnosis, since from the moment of diagnosis to adherence to treatment, they undergo psychological transformations that require professional intervention, however, it was noted that the literature that specifically deals with psychological support for people with HIV is still small, and further studies regarding this relationship in a specific way are appropriate.