UNCERTAINTY AMONG PEOPLE DIAGNOSED WITH HIV/AIDS IN CHILE

Authors

  • Javier Villa Fuentes Hospital de San Carlos, Dr. Benicio Arzola Medina, Nuble, Chile
  • Veronica Guerra Guerrero Universidad Católica del Maule, Talca, Chile

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29393/CE30-13IPJV20013

Keywords:

Uncertainty, Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, Nursing

Abstract

Objective: To analyze the levels of uncertainty of people with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)/ Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) in non-governmental organizations and social groups.
Material and Method: Non experimental, quantitative, correlational, cross-sectional study among people living with HIV/AIDS. The sample was selected through convenience sampling with a total of 118 people. Data collection included biosociodemographic background and the Mishel Disease Uncertainty Scale, which was administered online. Data analysis was carried out using SPSS software version 23.0. Ethical
safeguards were followed. Results: 64.4% of participants had a moderate level of uncertainty about the disease, followed by 23.7% with a high level and 11.9% with a low level of uncertainty. The variables marital status and educational level were found to be associated with the inconsistency and unpredictability
dimensions of the uncertainty scale. Conclusion: Nursing care management should generate coping
mechanisms for adaptation to the disease, promote healthy lifestyles that reduce the increase of the disease, and improve the quality of life of the population living with HIV/AIDS.

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Published

2024-09-10

How to Cite

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Villa Fuentes J, Guerra Guerrero V. UNCERTAINTY AMONG PEOPLE DIAGNOSED WITH HIV/AIDS IN CHILE. Cienc enferm [Internet]. 2024Sep.10 [cited 2024Dec.4];30. Available from: https://revistas.udec.cl/index.php/cienciayenfermeria/article/view/12082

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