Instant messaging application for the care of people living with HIV/aids

• Autor(a) principal: Lima,Ivana Cristina Vieira de
• Data de Publicação: 2019
• Outros Autores: Galvão,Marli Teresinha Gimeniz, Pedrosa,Samyla Citó, Farias,Odaleia Oliveira, Silva,Camila Aparecida Costa, Cunha,Gilmara Holanda da
• Tipo de documento: Artigo
• Idioma: eng
• Título da fonte: Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem (Online)
• Texto Completo: http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0034-71672019000501161
• topic: Mensagem de Texto; Telefones Celulares; Comunicação; Cuidados de Enfermagem; HIV

ABSTRACT Objective: To assess a specific instant messaging application as a tool of care for people living with HIV/aids, based on analysis of the interactions between nurse and patients. Method: Descriptive, quantitative study with 102 patients from two outpatient infectious disease clinics of Fortaleza, Ceará. During four months, participants received a message every 15 days, totaling eight messages, regarding: adherence to antiretroviral therapy; physical activity; social support; self-esteem; anxiety/depression; eating habits; alcohol and drugs; and sexuality. Results: There were 816 interactions, especially for dialogs about performing physical activity (27.87%), sharing of signs and symptoms (18.03%), report of engagement with treatment (9.84%) and requests of information on the intake of medicine (9.84%). Most participants showed satisfaction with the follow-up, with willingness to continue receiving messages (90.58%). Conclusion: The use of this application is a viable strategy to improve care for people with HIV by promoting instant communication.