Conjugality and infection with the human immunodeficiency virus
changes in the relationship after diagnosis
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https://doi.org/10.24302/sma.v9i0.3164Abstract
Objective: This article analyzes the marital changes that occurred after a diagnosis of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection. Method: This is a basic research with a qualitative approach. Nine HIV-positive people who participate in a Support Group for HIV carriers in a municipality in Santa Catarina, Brazil, were interviewed. The data were analyzed according to the assumptions of the thematic categorical analysis of content. Results: A diversity of manifestations and changes in sexual relationships was identified after diagnosis. Some respondents stopped having sex or showed a decrease in sexual activity. They also reported the fear of infecting other people. Conclusion: Despite negative feelings such as jealousy, hurt, revolt, anger, disappointment, detachment permeated the reports, the support of the spouse regarding the performance of the treatment did not cease to exist.
Keywords: HIV. Psychology Support Systems. Relations of couples
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