Estrategias para la reducción de la transmisión vertical del virus de inmunodeficiencia humana (VIH) y su relación con Enfermería

Abstract

Introduction: About 40% of people infected with HIV are women, called the feminization of the epidemic, in this way an increase occurs in cases among children infected through TV. Objectives: To identify the strategies used in the diagnostic investigation of pregnancy and the importance of nurses in the process. Methods: This is a bibliographic survey on the database software. Results and Discussion: There were 56 publications, of which after reading the exploratory summaries, 17 articles were selected covering the proposed topic. The following strategies were raised: HIV testing and counseling, which consists of free testing and counseling and examinations of pregnant women before and after the test. Joining the antiretroviral therapy, given to the women who are pregnant and HIV positive, we realize that continuation of the treatment is very difficult, however the factors must be investigated individually. In both the strategies the nurse has in a significant role to play in the implementation of treatment. Final considerations: There are several challenges encountered, there is a constant need to update the assistance of nursing and the implementation of actions and scientific information with the objective of prevention and treatment is aimed at the reduction of TV.