Early diagnosis of HIV/aids infection: concept analysis

ABSTRACT Objectives: to analyze the concept of “early diagnosis of HIV/Aids infection” in light of Walker and Avant’s conceptual analysis model. Methods: concept analysis study based on the framework proposed by Walker and Avant, instrumented by a scoping review conducted in April 2022, following...

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Main Authors: Fernando Hiago da Silva Duarte, Silmara de Oliveira Silva, Bertha Cruz Enders, Ana Luisa Brandão de Carvalho Lira, Rodrigo Assis Neves Dantas, Daniele Vieira Dantas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Associação Brasileira de Enfermagem 2023-08-01
Series:Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem
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Online Access:http://revodonto.bvsalud.org/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0034-71672023000700602&lng=en&tlng=en
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Summary:ABSTRACT Objectives: to analyze the concept of “early diagnosis of HIV/Aids infection” in light of Walker and Avant’s conceptual analysis model. Methods: concept analysis study based on the framework proposed by Walker and Avant, instrumented by a scoping review conducted in April 2022, following the recommendations of the Joanna Briggs Institute and checklist Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews. The search was made in eight data sources, obtaining sixteen articles. Results: the study found homosexual intercourses, early examination, anti-HIV antibodies, CD4 count, and sexually transmitted infection as the main attributes of the concept. As antecedents: information, risky behavior, unprotected sexual relations, prevention, and access to the service. As main consequences: antiretroviral treatment, seroconversion, transmission, and consultations. Final Considerations: the study approached the circumstantial situations of the theme, its attributes, antecedents, and consequences, qualifying the work process based on knowledge of nursing practice.
ISSN:1984-0446