Management strategies adopted by families towards HIV/AIDS [Estrategias de manejo en torno al VIH/SIDA a nivel familiar]
Por:
Castro R., Eroza E., Orozco E., Manca M.C., Hernández J.J.
Publicada:
1 ene 1997
Resumen:
Objective. To identify the critical points of the trajectories of the families of persons with AIDS which may serve as a basis to develop educational and support programs. Theory and methods. A qualitative investigation was conducted in 1995 in Ciudad Netzahualcoyotl, State of Mexico, Mexico. Rapid Assessment Procedures (RAP) were applied to determine the social, economic, demographic and cultural context of persons with HIV/AIDS in the community. Forty-six in-depth interviews were applied to persons with AIDS, their families and people from their social networks. Results. The main aspects of the family response to the HIV/AIDS are characterized, and it is demonstrated that it is possible to identify critical points in such a response which can be targeted through specific interventions. In Ciudad Netzahualcoyotl, a context of poverty, a migrating tradition, and gender social relations are the basis of the acceptance or rejection of persons with AIDS. The main finding refers to the ambiguos attitude, ranging from rejection to support, displayed by family members of persons with AIDS. This pattern varies according to the history and specific conditions of each family. Conclusions. Specific health interventions are proposed to support families with one or more persons with AIDS.
Filiaciones:
Castro R.:
Ctro. de Invest. en Sist. de Salud, Inst. Nac. de Salud Pública, México, Mexico
Ctro. de Invest. en Sist. de Salud, Inst. Nac. de Salud Pública, Av. Universidad 655, 62508 Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico
Eroza E.:
Ctro. de Invest. en Sist. de Salud, Inst. Nac. de Salud Pública, México, Mexico
Orozco E.:
Ctro. de Invest. en Sist. de Salud, Inst. Nac. de Salud Pública, México, Mexico
Manca M.C.:
Ctro. de Invest. en Sist. de Salud, Inst. Nac. de Salud Pública, México, Mexico
Hernández J.J.:
Colectrivo Sol, México, Mexico
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