Journal of Medical - Clinical Research & Reviews
Open AccessLet us Reflect on the Role of Primary Health Care Nurses in the Care of HIV- Serodiscordant Couples
Authors: Maurício Amaro Caxias, Deoclecio Oliveira Lima Barbosa, Vitor Prata Oliveira Amaral, Jailton Luiz Pereira do Nascimento, Rayane Moreira de Alencar, Rayane Sales de Oliveira, Glêbia Alexa Cardoso, Daniela Oliveira Barbosa, Francisco Narcisio Bernardo do Nascimento Silva, Josevaldo Monteiro Maia Filho, et al.
Abstract
Objective: To analyze scientific evidence regarding the role of primary health care nurses in the care of HIV-serodiscordant couples.
Method: An integrative literature review—with no time limit—conducted between November 2023 and February 2024 across six databases: PubMed/MEDLINE, Web of Science, EMBASE, CINAHL, BVS, and Scopus. The sample was selected using DeCS and MeSH descriptors: Primary Health Care, HIV Seropositivity, HIV Seronegativity, and their respective synonyms. The research question was formulated using the PICo strategy: P (Population): nurses; I (Interest): care for HIV-serodiscordant couples; Co (Context): primary health care. The final sample was subjected to thematic analysis.
Results: A total of 122 studies were identified. Following the selection and peer-review process, 7 were included in this review. The analysis yielded two thematic categories.
Conclusion: The role of Primary Health Care (PHC) nurses in the care of HIV-serodifferent couples is a topic of great importance, requiring attention commensurate with the quality of professional care provided. Further studies should be conducted to expand the care process and refine PHC nursing practice.
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