Perception of the nursing team on pregnancy concerning infection caused by HIV

Abstract

Objective: to identify the perception of the nursing team concerning pregnancy in the presence of HIV. Methods: this is aqualitative study made in a reference hospital. For data collection individual interviews were conducted and recorded with15 nurses who provide care to women during their puerperal and/or pregnancy process. The data were described accordingto thematic analysis. Results: gestation in the presence of HIV is perceived as irresponsibility, misinformation, and concernwith the risks of vertical transmission. The divergent statements of the nursing team point to the lack of understanding ofpregnancy in terms of the needs and desires of people living with HIV which may favor an improper procedure and nursingassistance limited to the behavior and technical nursing care in order to reduce vertical transmission of HIV. Conclusion:it is necessary that in the education of health, in the several levels of nursing include matters concerning the gender, sexualand reproductive rights.