Journal of Antivirals & Antiretrovirals
Open Access
ISSN: 1948-5964
ISSN: 1948-5964
Saint Thomas University of Mozambique, Gaza, Mozambique
Research Article
Psychological Impact of the Non Disclosure of the Diagnostic of HIV Seropositivity among Young People between 18-35 Years Old: Marian Ngouaby Health Centre Case Mozambique
Author(s): Chiluvane SI Ilda*, Muchanga Izaidino, Capossa Romao, Nchowela Guido, Alfredo Celio and Massango Hilario
Introduction: The Human Immunodeficiency Virus is still a worldwide Health Problem with great psychological impact on young and adult couples. Several studies are carried out on HIV in Mozambique on its prevalence, antiretroviral treatment among other aspects but the psychological impact of this disease is poorly studied. The study aimed to understand the psychological impact that the non-disclosure of the Seropositivity has on the marital relationship from the existing conceptions regarding HIV.
Materials and methods: The study was carried at Marian Ngouaby Health Centre from January 2017 to June 2018. The Research protocol was approved by the Institutional Ethics Committee of the Saint Thomas University of Mozambique on October 8, 2017. It was done a documentary analysis of the clinical files of the users of the Centre’s antiretrovir.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/1948-5964.20.12.192