The communication about HIV in health practices in the Unified Health System (SUS)-Brazil
Abstract
Introduction: Communication dimensions permeate the practices of health professionals. Since the creation of the Brazilian Health Care System (SUS), in 1988 in Brazil, principles such as humanization of care and appreciation of relational, social and cultural aspects of communication between users and professionals and in professional teams have been emphasized. In relation to AIDS, health policies have sought to inform and change behaviors, emphasizing early diagnosis, appropriate treatment and prevention. Although the HIV epidemic has stimulated the development of technologies in health education and communication, there still predominate prescriptive actions aimed at biomedical knowledge and blaming individuals for their health problems. Objectives: This study investigated how communication regarding HIV has been addressed in SUS practices. Methodology: A thematic analysis of bibliographic search content was carried out in specialized Brazilian literature published from 2000 to 2018 in SciELO (Scientific Electronic Library Online). Results: The 15 articles obtained display communication as a tool to promote adherence, prevention, detection and treatment of HIV, but also point to its importance in dealing with ethical and moral dilemmas. Conclusion: Although it is still restricted, the academic production of HIV communication in services indicates a trend towards addressing the needs of the users.
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