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PURPOSE: This study aims to describe the clinical and laboratory outcomes of patients with Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) presenting multifocal choroiditis secondary to Cryptococcus sp. infection. METHODS: We reviewed the clinical records of AIDS patients diagnosed with cryptococcal multifocal choroiditis at the Laboratory of Infectious Disease in Ophthalmology, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation, from January 2022 to March 2024. Patients meeting the criteria of typical fundus appearance associated with disseminated cryptococcosis laboratory diagnosis were included. Data collected included age, gender, symptoms, plasma HIV viral load, serum T-CD4+ cell count (cells/mm3), initial visual acuity (VA), laboratory methods for cryptococcosis diagnosis, treatment, and final VA. All patients underwent multimodal evaluation including spectral domain optical coherence tomography, fluorescein angiography (FA), and indocyanine green angiography (ICG). RESULTS: Six patients were evaluated, comprising five males (83%) and one female (17%), with a mean age of 36.5 years (standard deviation, SD: 10,46). Five patients (83%) presented with meningeal syndrome. Mean HIV plasma viral load was 262.959 copies/mm3 (SD: 209.469), and the mean serum T-CD4 count was 13.33 cells/mL (SD: 14,63). All patients tested positive for serum cryptococcal antigen (CRAG). Four patients (67%) had positive cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) culture and CRAG. Treatment included intravenous Amphotericin B and oral Fluconazole. Among twelve eyes (100%), four (33%) achieved visual recovery, while eight (67%) maintained initial VA. Lesions were more numerous and distinct on ICG compared to fundus examination and FA. CONCLUSION: This study underscores the importance of clinical, laboratory, and multimodal evaluations in AIDS patients presenting with cryptococcal multifocal choroiditis.

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HIV infection is a worldwide epidemic. Antiretroviral therapy allows people living with HIV (PLHIV) increased longevity and a better quality of life. Among the various ways of monitoring the clinical evolution of PLHIV, handgrip strength (HGS) is a promising strategy, as this test can be used to assess the health condition quickly and at a low cost. In this sense, the present study aims to describe, through a literature review, the relationship between HGS and the clinical evolution of PLHIV, especially with morbimortality. Initially, it is highlighted that aging, HIV infection, and excess body fat are related to the loss of HGS in PLHIV. Furthermore, PLHIV is more likely to present cardiometabolic diseases that can be aggravated by reduced HGS. Thus, in people without positive HIV serology, low HGS indirectly, through the presence of risk factors or cardiometabolic diseases, or directly increases the chance of mortality. In conclusion, the lack of studies on this topic for PLHIV is highlighted, and more longitudinal studies, including control groups, are needed.

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BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: There is a need to monitor physical fitness in HIV-diagnosed children and adolescents, and body mass index (BMI) could be an option for this due to its usability for assessing nutritional status and fat mass. The present study aimed to explore the relationship between BMI and physical fitness in HIV-diagnosed children and adolescents. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 86 HIV-diagnosed children and adolescents aged 5-15, with participants from two research protocols (Study I, n = 65; Study II, n = 21). Physical fitness was assessed through body composition (anthropometric measurements and dual energy X-ray absorptiometry), cardiorespiratory fitness (peak oxygen consumption [VO2peak]), muscle strength/endurance (handgrip strength, standing broad jump, and abdominal and modified push-up endurance), and flexibility (sit-to reach test). The relationship between BMI and physical fitness components was analyzed through correlation and simple and multiple linear regression analysis. RESULTS: Eutrophic participants (mean age 11.44 ± 2.20) presented a normal fat mass percentage and overweight participants (mean age 11.50 ± 2.54) presented adequate handgrip strength. The adjusted models could explain 71% of fat-free mass, 57% of fat mass percentage, 70% of bone mineral content, 72% of bone mineral density, and 52% of handgrip strength. CONCLUSIONS: Increases in BMI were associated with increases in fat-free mass, fat mass percentage, bone mineral content, bone mineral density, and handgrip strength. BMI was capable of distinguishing those presenting a normal fat mass percentage and those presenting adequate handgrip strength.

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Este artigo descreve o acesso e a percepção do acesso de usuários a serviços especializados no tratamento do vírus da imunodeficiência humana e da Síndrome da Imunodeficiência Humana (HIV/AIDS) em municípios baianos por meio de um recorte epidemiológico descritivo-analítico, com abordagem quantitativa de dados primários de estudo realizado em cinco serviços localizados na capital e oito no interior do estado da Bahia, Brasil. Participaram deste estudo 475 usuários, de 21 municípios baianos, predominantemente do sexo feminino, com faixa etária entre 25 e 44 anos, negros, cristãos, desempregados, com escolaridade compreendendo o ensino fundamental, renda de até três salários mínimos, heterossexual e cisgênero. O acesso à testagem para HIV e outras Infecções Sexualmente Transmissíveis (IST), profilaxias de pós-exposição e pré-exposição e outros insumos de prevenção não constituíram motivação de inserção no serviço. O tratamento específico e a assistência médica para HIV e outras IST foi motivação para que a maioria dos participantes se direcionassem ao serviço especializado. O deslocamento até o serviço de referência é realizado principalmente por transportes coletivos, e o trajeto casa-serviço tem duração de pelo menos uma hora. O horário de funcionamento da unidade atende às necessidades da maior parte dos participantes, mas parcela dos usuários mencionaram o desejo de funcionamento em horários alternativos. A marcação de consultas é realizada principalmente de forma presencial e por telefone, com possibilidade de agendamento diário, assim a maioria dos usuários avaliaram a organização do serviço para marcação de consultas como boa ou muito boa. O tempo de espera, entre marcação e consulta, mais comum é de uma semana a um mês.

This article describes user access and perception of access to specialized HIV/AIDS services in Bahia municipalities by applying a qualitative epidemiological, descriptive-analytical approach to primary data from research conducted in five services located in the capital and eight in the countryside. A total of 475 users from 21 municipalities in Bahia participated in this study. Most were female, between 25 and 44 years old, Black, Christian, unemployed, with complete primary education, income of up to 3 minimum wages, heterosexual and cisgender. Access to HIV testing and other STIs, post-exposure and pre-exposure prophylaxis and other prevention inputs did not constitute motivation for procuring the service. Specific treatment and medical care for HIV and other STIs motivated most participants to turn to specialized services. Commuting to the reference service is made mainly by public transport and the home-service journey takes at least one hour. The unit's opening hours meet the needs of most participants, but some mentioned the desire for alternative operating times. Appointments are booked mainly in person and over the phone, with the possibility of daily scheduling, so most users rated the service organization for scheduling appointments as good or very good. The most common waiting time between booking and consultation is one week to one month.

Este artículo describe el acceso y la percepción de acceso de los usuarios a servicios especializados en el tratamiento del virus de inmunodeficiencia humana y síndrome de inmunodeficiencia humana (VIH/sida) en municipios de Bahía (Brasil) mediante un enfoque epidemiológico, descriptivo-analítico, y un enfoque cuantitativo de datos primarios de un estudio realizado en cinco servicios ubicados en la capital y ocho en el interior del estado de Bahía. Participaron en este estudio 475 usuarios, de 21 municipios de Bahía, con mayor predominio femenino, con edades de entre 25 y 44 años, negros, cristianos, desempleados, con educación primaria, ingresos de hasta tres salarios mínimos, heterosexuales y cisgénero. El acceso a pruebas de VIH y otras infecciones de transmisión sexual (ITS), profilaxis posexposición y preexposición, y otros insumos de prevención no constituyeron una motivación para ingresar al servicio. El tratamiento específico y la asistencia médica para el VIH y otras ITS fueron la razón para que la mayoría de los participantes buscaran servicios especializados. El desplazamiento al servicio de referencia se realiza principalmente en transporte público, y el trayecto desde el domicilio al servicio tiene una duración mínima de una hora. El horario de atención de la unidad satisface las necesidades de la mayoría de los participantes, pero algunos usuarios mencionaron el deseo de que operase en horarios alternativos. Las citas se realizan principalmente de forma presencial y telefónica, con posibilidad de concertación diaria, por lo que la mayoría de los usuarios valoran como buena o muy buena la organización del servicio de citas. El tiempo de espera más habitual entre la reserva y la consulta es de una semana a un mes.

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RESUMO O objetivo deste estudo foi compreender as representações sociais de jovens que vivem com o HIV. Estudo qualitativo, ancorado na Teoria das Representações Sociais, realizado com 16 jovens em acompanhamento ambulatorial. Os dados foram coletados entre maio e outubro de 2022, por meio de entrevista semiestruturada. Para o tratamento dos dados, empregou-se a técnica de análise lexical, operacionalizada com o auxílio do software Iramuteq. A representação fortemente associada ao diagnóstico de HIV está relacionada ao desconhecimento, preconceito e aceitação, apresentando, também, elementos positivos como recomeço. Classes: Diagnóstico positivo para o HIV: o 'eu' de agora; HIV em face do desconhecimento e do estigma; e Relações interpessoais: diálogo, acolhimento e respeito necessários aos jovens. Compreendeu-se que as representações sociais dos jovens com HIV refletem a sua condição na sociedade. Os dados deste estudo mostram que existem formas distintas de vivenciar o HIV, muitas vezes representadas pela fragilidade, pela resignação, e outras, pelo fortalecimento. A fim de minimizar a vulnerabilidade do jovem à exposição ao HIV e aos riscos de conviver com o estigma e preconceito social, fazem-se necessárias a adoção de estratégias de conscientização da sociedade sobre a doença e a ampliação da divulgação de políticas públicas que abarcam essa temática.

ABSTRACT This study was aimed at understanding the social representations of young people living with HIV. This is a qualitative study, based on the Social Representations Theory, carried out with 16 young people in outpatient follow-up. Data were collected between May and October 2022, through semi-structured interviews. For data processing, the lexical analysis technique was used, operationalized with the aid of the IRAMUTEQ software. The representation strongly associated with the diagnosis of HIV is related to lack of knowledge, prejudice and acceptance, also presenting positive elements such as a new beginning. Classes: Positive diagnosis for HIV: the new 'me'; HIV in the face of ignorance and stigma; and Interpersonal relationships: dialogue, acceptance and respect necessary for young people. It was understood that the social representations of young people with HIV reflect their condition in society. The data show that there are different ways of experiencing HIV, often represented by fragility, resignation, and other times by strengthening. In order to minimize the vulnerability of young people to exposure to HIV and the risks of living with stigma and social prejudice, it is necessary to adopt strategies to raise awareness about the disease and to expand the dissemination of public policies that cover this topic.

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BACKGROUND: Health-related physical fitness has been widely used to investigate the adverse effects of HIV infection/ART in children and adolescents. However, methods/protocols and cut-points applied for investigating health-related physical fitness are not clear. The aim of this scoping review was to map the literature to identify gaps in knowledge regarding the methods/protocols and cut-points. METHODS: A scoping review, following the Joana Briggs Institute (JBI) guidelines, was conducted through ten major databases. Search followed the PCC strategy to construct block of terms related to population (children and adolescents), concept (health-related physical fitness components) and context (HIV infection). RESULTS: The search resulted in 7545 studies. After duplicate removal, titles and abstracts reading and full text assessment, 246 studies were included in the scoping review. Body composition was the most investigated component (n = 244), followed by muscular strength/endurance (n = 23), cardiorespiratory fitness (n = 15) and flexibility (n = 4). The World Health Organization growth curves, and nationals' surveys were the most reference values applied to classify body composition (n = 149), followed by internal cut-points (n = 30) and cut-points developed through small populations (n = 16). Cardiorespiratory fitness was classified through cut-points from three different assessment batteries, as well as cut-points developed through studies with small populations, muscular strength/endurance and flexibility were classified through the same cut-points from five different assessment batteries. CONCLUSIONS: The research on muscular strength/endurance, cardiorespiratory fitness and flexibility has been scarcely explored. The lack of studies that investigated method usability as well as reference values was evidenced.

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BACKGROUND: The time elapsed since HIV infection diagnosis (TdiagHIV) affects the quality of life (QoL) and can get worse when chronic illnesses start. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to analyze the impact of metabolic syndrome (MetS) and cardiovascular risk (CVR) on the QoL of people living with HIV (PLHIV). METHODS: Cross-sectional study, with 60 PLHIV followed at a Reference Center in the city of Jataí, Goiás, Brazil. Data collection involved sociodemographic, clinical, CVR, MetS, and QoL information. The data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics, with the BioEstat 5.3 program adopting p<0.05. RESULTS: There was a predominance of men (61.7%), aged ≤38 years (53.3%), with a TdiagHIV of 97.88±85.65 months and use of antiretroviral therapy (ART) of 80.13±69.37 months. The worst domain of QoL was concern about confidentiality (40 points), and the best was medication concerns (95 points). MetS predominated at 18.3% and a moderate CVR at 11.7%. MetS was positively associated with age >38 years, the female sex, with the lowest score in QoL for general function, and the highest for TdiagHIV and the use of ART (p<0.05). A moderate CRV was positively related to higher TdiagHIV and ART use, and low HDL-c, and the lowest score for QoL was found for trust in a professional (p<0.05). CONCLUSION: PLHIV who are older, have a higher TdiagHIV, and use ART are more likely to develop MetS and moderate CVR. The presence of these diseases in PLHIV causes impairment in areas of QoL.

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Despite abundant evidence correlating T cell CD38 expression and HIV infection pathogenesis, its role as a CD4T cell immunometabolic regulator remains unclear. We find that CD38's extracellular glycohydrolase activity restricts metabolic reprogramming after T cell receptor (TCR)-engaging stimulation in Jurkat T CD4 cells, together with functional responses, while reducing intracellular nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide and nicotinamide mononucleotide concentrations. Selective elimination of CD38's ectoenzyme function licenses them to decrease the oxygen consumption rate/extracellular acidification rate ratio upon TCR signaling and to increase cycling, proliferation, survival, and CD40L induction. Pharmacological inhibition of ecto-CD38 catalytic activity in TM cells from chronic HIV-infected patients rescued TCR-triggered responses, including differentiation and effector functions, while reverting abnormally increased basal glycolysis, cycling, and spontaneous proinflammatory cytokine production. Additionally, ecto-CD38 blockage normalized basal and TCR-induced mitochondrial morphofunctionality, while increasing respiratory capacity in cells from HIV+ patients and healthy individuals. Ectoenzyme CD38's immunometabolic restriction of TCR-involving stimulation is relevant to CD4T cell biology and to the deleterious effects of CD38 overexpression in HIV disease.

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Introduction: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is the advanced stage of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection, compromising the immune system and rendering the body vulnerable to various opportunistic infections. Since the 1970s, AIDS has posed a global challenge, impacting Brazil since 1982. Despite advancements, the disease's persistence necessitates comprehensive strategies and a deep understanding of transmission methods for effective management. Objective: This study aims to comprehend HIV/AIDS detection in Brazil (2013­2022). Analyzing temporal patterns, it guides future prevention and control strategies, emphasizing the need for effective approaches in the dynamic epidemic scenario. Methods: This cross-sectional study analyzes HIV case notifications in Brazil (2013-2022) utilizing data from the Unified Health System's Department of Information and Informatics (DATASUS), covering macro-regions, Federative Units, and capitals. Detection rate data are sourced from the Notifiable Diseases Information System (Sinan), Mortality Information System (SIM), Laboratory Exams Control System (Siscel), and Medication Logistic Control System (Siclom), considering sociodemographic variables and exposure categories. The analysis aims to understand the dynamics of HIV/AIDS in the country. Results: Between 2013 and 2022, AIDS cases in Brazil predominantly affect men, with an increase after 2020. The HIV detection rate by region reveals significant variations, highlighting fluctuations in the North and South. Educational data suggest a reduction in cases, indicating the impact of preventive programs. The analysis by race/color shows a consistent decline in cases among whites, blacks, and browns, while yellows and indigenous populations exhibit variations. Conclusion:The conducted analysis highlights the complexity of AIDS dissemination in Brazil, underscoring the need for regionally adapted strategies. Variations by region, education levels, and race/color emphasize the importance of multifaceted approaches, continuous prevention programs, and addressing social inequalities. (AU)

Introdução: A síndrome da imunodeficiência adquirida (AIDS) é o estágio avançado da infecção pelo vírus da imunodeficiência humana (HIV), comprometendo o sistema imunológico e tornando o organismo vulnerável a diversas infecções oportunísticas. Desde a década de 1970, a AIDS tem representado um desafio global, impactando o Brasil desde 1982. Apesar dos avanços, a persistência da doença requer estratégias abrangentes e profundo entendimento das formas de transmissão para enfrentá-la eficazmente. Objetivo: Este estudo visa compreender a taxa de detecção de HIV/AIDS no Brasil, de 2013 a 2022, bem como analisar padrões temporais, orientando estratégias futuras de prevenção e controle, destacando a necessidade de abordagens eficazes no cenário dinâmico da epidemia. Métodos: Este estudo transversal analisa notificações de casos de HIV no Brasil (2013­2022) utilizando dados do Departamento de Informação e Informática do Sistema Único de Saúde (DATASUS), abordando macrorregiões, unidades da federação e capitais. Os dados referentes à taxa de detecção são provenientes das bases relacionadas aos sistemas de informação sobre Agravos de Notificação (SINAN), Mortalidade (SIM), Controle de Exames Laboratoriais (SISCEL) e Controle Logístico de Medicamentos (SICLOM), considerando variáveis sociodemográficas e categorias de exposição. A análise visa compreender a dinâmica de HIV/AIDS no país. Resultados: Entre 2013 e 2022, os casos de AIDS no Brasil indicaram predominância em homens, com aumento depois de 2020. A taxa de detecção de HIV por região revela variações significativas, destacando oscilações nas regiões Norte e Sul. Dados educacionais sugeriram redução nos registros, evidenciando o impacto de programas preventivos. A análise por raça/cor mostrou queda consistente nos casos de brancos, pretos e pardos, enquanto amarelos e indígenas apresentaram variações. Conclusão:A análise evidenciou a complexidade da disseminação da AIDS no Brasil, destacando a necessidade de estratégias adaptadas regionalmente. Variações por região, níveis de escolaridade e raça/cor ressaltaram a importância de abordagens multifacetadas, programas contínuos de prevenção e enfrentamento das desigualdades sociais. (AU)

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INTRODUCTION: The impact of specific policies on HIV care has been scarcely investigated. In this study we aimed to analyze the impact of the Treatment For All policy (TFA-2013) and the adoption of integrase strand transfer inhibitors (INSTIs-2017) as first-line therapy on clinical indicators of people living with HIV (PLHIV) in Brazil. METHODS: We assessed the public database of Brazil's Ministry of Health and extracted data from 2009 to 2019. We investigated the impact of TFA and INSTIs with a time-series analysis of four health indicators in PLHIV: antiretroviral treatment (ART) initiation with a CD4+ count >500/mm3 ; ART initiation <1 month after the first CD4+ measurement; viral load suppression (VLS); and treatment adherence. We explored trends over time by gender, age, macroregion of residency and municipal-level social vulnerability index. RESULTS: We included 753 316 PLHIV in 2019. Most were males (64.81%) in the 30-49 years age category (50.86%). We observed an overall improvement in all HIV clinical indicators, with notable impact of TFA on timely ART initiation and VLS, and mild impact of INSTIs on treatment adherence. Such improvements were heterogeneous, with remarkable gaps in gender, age and socioeconomic groups that have persisted over time. Indicators point to inferior outcomes among children, older adults, women and people living in socially vulnerable locations. CONCLUSIONS: Recent Brazilian public policies have had positive impacts on key HIV clinical indicators. However, our results highlight the need for specific policies to improve HIV care for children, older adults, women and socially vulnerable groups.

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Improvement in treatment options has increased the survival of people living with HIV (PLHIV). Thus, we evaluated the factors associated with better health-related quality of life (HRQoL) among PLHIV in Brazil. This was a cross-sectional study carried out among 349 PLHIV. Data were collected using an interview-based questionnaire, and HRQoL was assessed by the Brazilian version of the WHOQOL HIV BREF instrument. We used non-hierarchical cluster analysis (K-means) to compile the WHOQOL HIV BREF's overall and domain scores into a unique more multidimensional measure for HRQoL consisting of three clusters: poor, fair and good; associations with clusters of better HRQoL were assessed using multinomial logistic regression models. The mean and median overall HRQoL scores were 15.13 (SD = 3.39) and 16, respectively. The reliability and validity of the Brazilian version of the WHOQOL HIV BREF instrument was confirmed among PLHIV in a non-metropolitan, medium-sized municipality of Brazil, which reaffirmed the cross-cultural validity of this instrument. The factors male sex; heterosexual and asexual orientations; higher individual income; undetectable viral load; absence of any comorbidity and presence of an infectious or a chronic comorbidity, with mental illness as the reference; and never having consumed illegal substances were independently associated with good HRQoL. Thus, the compilation of the WHOQOL HIV BREF's overall and domain scores into a unique multidimensional measure for HRQoL, which this study proposed for the first time, may facilitate more robust interpretations and models of predictors. These differentials could simplify HRQoL as an indicator of health and wellbeing to be routinely used as a key outcome in the clinical management of patients and in the global monitoring of health system responses to HIV.

RESUMEN: La mejora en las opciones de tratamiento ha aumentado la supervivencia de las personas que viven con el VIH (PVVIH). Por lo tanto, evaluamos los factores asociados con una mejor calidad de vida relacionada con la salud (CVRS) entre las PVVIH en Brasil. Se trata de un estudio transversal realizado con 349 PVVIH. Los datos se recopilaron mediante un cuestionario basado en entrevistas y la CVRS se evaluó mediante la versión brasileña del instrumento WHOQOL VIH BREF. Usamos un análisis de conglomerados no jerárquico (K-medias) para compilar las puntuaciones generales y de dominios del WHOQOL HIV BREF en una medida única más multidimensional para la CVRS que consta de tres conglomerados: deficiente, regular y bueno; y las asociaciones con grupos de mejor CVRS se evaluaron mediante modelos de regresión logística multinomial. Las puntuaciones de la CVRS global media y mediana fueron 15,13 (DE = 3,39) y 16. La confiabilidad y validez del WHOQOL VIH BREF versión brasileña fue confirmada entre personas que viven con el VIH en un municipio no metropolitano de mediana población de Brasil, lo que reafirma la validez transcultural de este instrumento. Los factores sexo masculino; orientaciones heterosexuales y asexuales; mayores ingresos individuales; carga viral indetectable; ausencia de comorbilidad y presencia de comorbilidad infecciosa o crónica, teniendo como referencia la enfermedad mental; y nunca haber consumido sustancias ilegales se asociaron de forma independiente con una buena CVRS. Por lo tanto, la compilación de las puntuaciones generales y de dominio del WHOQOL HIV BREF en una medida multidimensional única para la CVRS, que este estudio propuso por primera vez, puede facilitar interpretaciones y modelos de predictores más robustos. Estos diferenciales podrían simplificar la HRQoL como un indicador de salud y bienestar para ser utilizado de forma rutinaria como un resultado clave en el manejo clínico de los pacientes y en el monitoreo global de las respuestas del sistema de salud al VIH.

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PURPOSE: To investigate the validity of the Physical Activity Questionnaire for Older Children (PAQ-C) to assess the moderate- to vigorous-intensity physical activity (MVPA) level of children and adolescents diagnosed with HIV and propose cut-points, with accelerometer measures as the reference method. METHOD: Children and adolescents, aged 8-14 years (mean age = 12.21 y, SD = 2.09), diagnosed with HIV by vertical transmission, participated in the study. MVPA was investigated through the PAQ-C and triaxial accelerometer (ActiGraph GT3X+). Receiver operating characteristic curve and sensitivity and specificity values were used to identify a cut-point for PAQ-C to distinguish participants meeting MVPA guidelines. RESULTS: Fifty-six children and adolescents participated in the study. Among those, 16 met MVPA guidelines. The PAQ-C score was significantly related to accelerometry-derived MVPA (ρ = .506, P < .001). The PAQ-C score cut-point of 2.151 (sensitivity = 0.625, specificity = 0.875) was able to discriminate between those who met MVPA guidelines and those that did not (area under the curve = 0.751, 95% confidence interval, 0.616-0.886). CONCLUSION: The PAQ-C was useful to investigate MVPA among children and adolescents diagnosed with HIV and to identify those who meet MVPA guidelines.

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Resumo Objetivo Validar o conteúdo do roteiro de um recurso audiovisual para pessoas vivendo com HIV. Métodos Estudo metodológico com abordagem quantitativa, norteado pelo referencial teórico metodológico da psicometria. A validação de conteúdo foi realizada por juízes especialistas na área temática usando a técnica Delphi. A amostra foi composta por 22 juízes na primeira análise de validação e sete juízes na segunda análise. Resultados Todos domínios analisados apresentaram coeficiente de validade de conteúdo (CVC) >0,80, com CVC total (CVCt) de 0,96, consistência interna quase perfeita, Alfa de Cronbach de 0,988, ICC de 0,982 [IC95% 0,969-0,991] e p<0,005 significativo na primeira rodada de avaliação dos especialistas. Na segunda análise, os critérios usados para validação de conteúdo apresentaram CVCt de 0,97, com os critérios de objetividade, simplicidade, clareza, relevância, precisão, variedade, credibilidade e equilíbrio, atingindo 100% de aprovação. Conclusão O roteiro foi validado quanto ao conteúdo, mostrando ser um instrumento representativo e pertinente para construção do recurso audiovisual. Ele contribui para o avanço do conhecimento científico pois apresenta resultados com rigor metodológico, com inovações no campo da educação em saúde para pessoas vivendo com HIV.

Resumen Objetivo Validar el contenido del guion de un recurso audiovisual para personas que viven con el VIH Métodos Estudio metodológico con enfoque cuantitativo, norteado por el marco referencial teórico metodológico de la psicometría. La validación de contenido fue realizada por jueces especialistas en el área temática mediante el uso del método Delphi. La muestra estuvo compuesta por 22 jueces en el primer análisis de validación y siete jueces en el segundo análisis. Resultados Todos los dominios analizados presentaron coeficiente de validez de contenido (CVC) >0,80, con un CVC total (CVCt) de 0,96, consistencia interna casi perfecta, Alfa de Cronbach de 0,988, ICC de 0,982 [IC95 % 0,969-0,991] y p<0,005 significativo en la primera ronda de evaluación de los especialistas. En el segundo análisis, los criterios usados para la validación de contenido presentaron un CVCt de 0,97, con los criterios de objetividad, simplicidad, claridad, relevancia, precisión, variedad, credibilidad y equilibrio, con un 100 % de aprobación. Conclusión Se validó el guion en cuanto al contenido, lo que demuestra que es un instrumento representativo y pertinente para la elaboración del recurso audiovisual. Contribuye al avance del conocimiento científico ya que presenta resultados con rigor metodológico, con innovaciones en el campo de la educación para la salud para personas que viven con el VIH.

Abstract Objective The study aimed to validate the script content of an audiovisual resource for people living with HIV. Methods This methodological study had a quantitative approach and was guided by the methodological theoretical framework of psychometrics. Content validation was performed by expert judges in the thematic area using the Delphi technique. The sample consisted of 22 judges in the first validation analysis and seven judges in the second analysis. Results All domains analyzed had a content validity coefficient (CVC) >0.80, with a total CVC (CVCt) of 0.96, almost perfect internal consistency, Cronbach's alpha of 0.988, ICC of 0.982 [95%CI 0.969-0.991], and p<0.005 which was significant in the first round of expert evaluation. In the second analysis, the criteria used for content validation showed a CVCt of 0.97, with the criteria of objectivity, simplicity, clarity, relevance, accuracy, variety, credibility, and balance achieving 100% approval. Conclusion The script was validated in terms of content, showing to be a representative and relevant instrument for building the audiovisual resource. It contributes to the advancement of scientific knowledge as it presents results with methodological accuracy and innovations in the field of health education for people living with HIV.

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Objetivo: evidenciar as populações-chave ao vírus da imunodeficiência humana abordadas em estudos científicos de enfermagem. Método: revisão integrativa da literatura realizada nas bibliotecas National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health, Scientific Electronic Library Online e Biblioteca Virtual de Saúde; nas bases de dados Embase, Cummulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, Scopus, Web of Science e Literatura Latino-Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde. Resultados: identificados 1.059 artigos, dos quais 18 foram incluídos. Os achados foram agrupados conforme as dimensões da vulnerabilidade (individual, social e programática). Conclusão: o papel da enfermagem diante das dimensões individuais, sociais e programáticas da vulnerabilidade, foi importante para identificar as especificidades dessas populações e para a compreensão dos aspectos que tornam estes indivíduos vulnerabilizados ao HIV/aids. Verifica-se a intervenção direta da enfermagem por meio de ações de promoção e prevenção de modo a contribuir para as boas práticas de cuidado.

Objective: to highlight the key populations for the human immunodeficiency virus addressed in scientific nursing studies. Methods: integrative literature review carried out in the National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health, Scientific Electronic Library Online and Virtual Health Library; in the databases Embase, Cummulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, Scopus, Web of Science and Literatura Latino-Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde. Results: 1,059 articles were identified, of which 18 were included. The findings were grouped according to the dimensions of vulnerability (individual, social and programmatic). Conclusion: the role of nursing in the face of the individual, social and programmatic dimensions of vulnerability was important to identify the specificities of these populations and to understand the aspects that make these individuals vulnerable to HIV/AIDS. There is direct nursing intervention through promotion and prevention actions in order to contribute to good care practices.

Objetivos:resaltar las poblaciones clave para el virus de la inmunodeficiencia humana abordadas en estudios científicos de enfermería. Método: revisión integrativa de la literatura realizada en la Biblioteca Nacional de Medicina, Institutos Nacionales de Salud, Biblioteca Científica Electrónica en Línea y Biblioteca Virtual en Salud; en las bases de datos Embase, Cummulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, Scopus, Web of Science y Literatura Latino-Americana e del Caribe em Ciências da Saúde. Resultados: se identificaron 1.059 artículos, de los cuales 18 fueron incluidos. Los hallazgos se agruparon según las dimensiones de vulnerabilidad (individual, social y programática). Conclusión: el papel de la enfermería frente a las dimensiones individual, social y programática de la vulnerabilidad fue importante para identificar las especificidades de estas poblaciones y comprender los aspectos que tornan a esos individuos vulnerables al VIH/SIDA. Existe intervención directa de enfermería a través de acciones de promoción y prevención para contribuir a las buenas prácticas de cuidado.

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Introducción: Las personas con VIH/sida enfrentan el estigma de la discriminación, sufrimiento, sensación de culpa, miedo y muerte. Por ello, necesitan que el personal de Enfermería brinde cuidados humanizados; sin embargo, existen pocos estudios cualitativos al respecto. Objetivo: Explorar el cuidado de Enfermería desde la percepción de las personas con VIH/sida. Métodos: Se realizó una investigación cualitativa descriptiva, de octubre a diciembre del 2021. La población fue de 60 personas con VIH/sida, que acuden al Centro de rehabilitación de enfermedades de transmisión sexual del Centro de Salud José Olaya en Chiclayo, Perú. La muestra fue de 12 personas, elegidas por conveniencia. Los datos se recolectaron a través de una entrevista semiestructurada aplicada de manera asincrónica a través de la plataforma zoom y llamadas telefónicas, registradas con una grabadora de voz, la información se procesó con el análisis de contenido temático. Resultados: Se obtuvieron dos categorías: I) Dimensiones del cuidado humano: Amabilidad, interés, comunicación, seguridad, espiritualidad, II) Indicios de cuidado deshumanizado: Indiferencia, insensibilidad y discriminación. Conclusiones: La mayoría de personas con VIH/sida perciben que, durante el cuidado enfermero, son tratados con cariño y afecto, con muestras de interés en su recuperación, ante lo cual se sienten cómodos y seguros, les explican los procedimientos; además, les dan esperanza a través de la fe. Sin embargo, otras personas perciben que son tratados con indiferencia e insensibilidad, incluso reportan ausencia de trato cordial y escucha activa, catalogan al cuidado como no empático y deshumanizado(AU)

Introduction: People with HIV/AIDS face the stigma of discrimination, suffering, guilt, fear and death. Therefore, they need the nursing personnel to provide humanized care; however, there are few qualitative studies in this regard. Objective: To explore nursing care from the perception of people with HIV/AIDS. Methods: A descriptive and qualitative research was conducted from October to December 2021. The population was 60 people with HIV/AIDS who attended the rehabilitation center for sexually transmitted diseases of Centro de Salud José Olaya, in Chiclayo, Peru. The sample was 12 people, chosen by convenience. The data were collected through a semistructured interview applied asynchronously through the Zoom platform and telephone calls, recorded with a voice recorder. The information was processed using thematic content analysis. Results: Two categories were obtained: I) dimensions of human care: kindness, interest, communication, security, spirituality; II) indications of dehumanized care: indifference, insensitivity and discrimination. Conclusions: Most people with HIV/AIDS perceive that, during nursing care, they are treated with kindness and affection, with signs of interest in their recovery, in which circumstances they feel comfortable and safe, as well as are explained procedures; in addition, they are given hope through faith. However, others perceive that they are treated with indifference and insensitivity, and even report an absence of cordial treatment and active listening; they categorize such care as apathetic and dehumanized(AU)

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Resumo Introdução: Introduzido nas interpretações sobre as perspectivas de expansão da epidemia de HIV/aids na década de 1990, o conceito de vulnerabilidade procura articular a dimensão individual de vulnerabilidade ao HIV aos contextos sociais e programáticos, muitas vezes marcados pela desigualdade e injustiça social. Objetivo: Analisar os usos da concepção multifatorial (individual, social, programática) da vulnerabilidade nos estudos sobre mulheres e HIV/aids, de 1990 a 2018, publicados no Scielo. Método: A partir da revisão de escopo da literatura nacional, 39 estudos selecionados foram classificados quanto ao uso do conceito de vulnerabilidade em: uso consistente, parcial ou inconsistente. Resultados: Os principais aspectos associados à vulnerabilidade das mulheres à aids foram: dificuldade de negociação do uso do preservativo, dimensão social e simbólica do casamento e da maternidade, significados diferenciados da sexualidade entre os gêneros e fragilidade dos direitos sexuais e reprodutivos. Observou-se lacunas quanto à articulação dos três componentes do conceito e a escassez de avaliações de intervenções orientadas pelo referencial da vulnerabilidade. Conclusão: Os achados indicam o potencial de contribuição do conceito na análise da sindemia entre HIV, desigualdades sociais, raciais, de gênero e demais problemas de saúde, como a pandemia de Covid-19.

Abstract Background: Being introduced in the interpretations on the perspectives of the expansion of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the 1990s, the concept of vulnerability seeks to articulate the individual dimension of vulnerability to HIV to social and programmatic contexts, often marked by inequality and social injustice. Objective: The aim of this study was to analyze the uses of the multifactorial conception (individual, social, programmatic) of vulnerability in studies on women and HIV/AIDS, from 1990 to 2018, published in SciELO. Methods: From the scoping review of the national literature, 39 selected studies were classified as to the use of the concept of vulnerability in consistent, partial, or inconsistent use. Results: The main aspects associated with women's vulnerability to AIDS were difficulty in negotiating condom use, social and symbolic dimension of marriage and motherhood, differentiated meanings of sexuality between genders, and fragility of sexual and reproductive rights. We observed gaps regarding the articulation of the three components of the concept and a scarcity of evaluations of interventions guided by the referential of vulnerability. Conclusion: The findings indicate the potential contribution of the concept in the analysis of the syndemic between HIV, social, racial, gender inequalities, and other health problems such as the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Resumo Objetivo Mapear a produção científica sobre as estratégias educativas e os conteúdos abordados na educação de pessoas vivendo com HIV. Métodos Esta é uma revisão de escopo em que a seleção dos artigos foi realizada em abril de 2021 e atualizada em outubro de 2022 em dez fontes de dados; a revisão seguiu os pressupostos estabelecidos pelo Joanna Briggs Institute e o checklist dos Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews. Os resultados foram analisados descritivamente e sintetizados em um quadro. Resultados Foram selecionados 17 estudos com publicação predominante em 2017; Estados Unidos da América e Brasil foram os países com a maior quantidade de produções. A maioria dos estudos buscou avaliar o impacto e a eficácia das estratégias e desenvolver ou validar instrumentos de educação em saúde e atividades de prevenção. Em relação ao conteúdo abordado pelas estratégias, foram formadas cinco categorias: orientação inicial sobre HIV/AIDS, cuidados gerais, vida saudável, saúde sexual e suporte emocional. As estratégias educativas que se destacaram em relação à maior adesão dos pacientes ao tratamento estão relacionadas com o desenvolvimento de sistemas, programas e multimídia. As cartilhas promoveram empoderamento e autonomia de pessoas vivendo com HIV. Conclusão Foram mapeadas as principais estratégias educativas, com destaque para cartilhas, material impresso, recursos multimídia, sistemas, formulários e oficinas/workshops, abordando orientação inicial sobre HIV/AIDS, tratamento farmacológico, cuidados gerais, vida saudável, saúde sexual e suportes social e emocional.

Resumen Objetivo Mapear la producción científica sobre las estrategias educativas y los contenidos abordados en la educación de personas que viven con el VIH. Métodos Esta es una revisión de alcance, cuya selección de artículos se realizó en abril de 2021 y se actualizó en octubre de 2022 en diez fuentes de datos. La revisión siguió las premisas establecidas por el Joanna Briggs Institute y la checklist de los Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews. Los resultados fueron analizados descriptivamente y sintetizados en un cuadro. Resultados Se seleccionaron 17 estudios con publicación predominante en 2017. Estados Unidos de América y Brasil fueron los países con mayor cantidad de producciones. La mayoría de los estudios buscó evaluar el impacto y la eficacia de las estrategias y elaborar o validar instrumentos de educación para la salud y actividades de prevención. Con relación al contenido abordado por las estrategias, se formaron cinco categorías: instrucciones iniciales sobre VIH/SIDA, cuidados generales, vida saludable, salud sexual y apoyo emocional. Las estrategias educativas que se destacaron con relación a una mayor adhesión de los pacientes al tratamiento están relacionadas con el desarrollo de sistemas, programas y multimedia. Las cartillas promovieron empoderamiento y autonomía de personas que viven con el VIH. Conclusión Se mapearon las principales estrategias educativas, con énfasis en cartillas, material impreso, recursos multimedia, sistemas, formularios y talleres/workshops, que abordaron instrucciones iniciales sobre VIH/SIDA, tratamiento farmacológico, cuidados generales, vida saludable, salud sexual y apoyo social y emocional. Open Science Framework (OSF): https://osf.io/754uk/?view_only=6491865a3d12424d81af2c4099c112c3

Abstract Objective To map the scientific production on educational strategies and the content covered in the education of people living with HIV. Methods This is a scoping review in which the selection of articles was carried out in April 2021 and updated in October 2022 in ten data sources; the review followed the assumptions established by the Joanna Briggs Institute and the checklist of Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews. The results were descriptively analyzed and summarized in a chart. Results A total of 17 studies were selected, predominantly published in 2017; The USA and Brazil were the countries with the largest number of productions. Most studies sought to evaluate the impact and effectiveness of strategies and develop or validate health education instruments and prevention activities. Concerning the content covered by the strategies, five categories were formed: initial guidance on HIV/AIDS, general care, healthy living, sexual health, and emotional support. The educational strategies that stood out concerning greater patient adherence to treatment are related to the development of systems, programs, and multimedia. The booklets promoted empowerment and autonomy for people living with HIV. Conclusion The main educational strategies were mapped, with emphasis on booklets, printed material, multimedia resources, systems, forms, and workshops, covering initial guidance on HIV/AIDS, pharmacological treatment, general care, healthy living, sexual health, and social and emotional support. Open Science Framework (OSF): https://osf.io/754uk/?view_only=6491865a3d12424d81af2c4099c112c3

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Resumo Objetivo Avaliar a qualidade de vida de pessoas que vivem com HIV/AIDS (PVHA) e fazem seguimento ambulatorial em um hospital universitário na região amazônica (Belém, PA). Métodos Este foi um estudo descritivo transversal. Os dados foram coletados em novembro e dezembro de 2019 aplicando um formulário com variáveis sociodemográficas e usando o instrumento específico WHOQOL-HIV Bref. As variáveis sociodemográficas foram analisadas usando estatística descritiva. A análise inferencial do instrumento WHOQOL-HIV Bref foi realizada usando o teste de correlação de Spearman entre os domínios da qualidade de vida. Resultados Foram entrevistados 208 pacientes, sendo 66,3% nascidos com o sexo biológico masculino, 67,3% heterossexuais e 57,2% com faixa etária de 36-55 anos. O maior escore médio foi encontrado no domínio espiritual (17,1±2,8) e o menor no domínio nível de independência (4,2±2,8). Em geral, foram observadas correlações moderadas positivas; só a correlação entre os domínios nível de independência e espiritual não foi estatisticamente significante (p>0,05). Conclusão Os resultados sugerem que os apoios social e religioso, emprego e acesso a serviços de saúde podem melhorar a qualidade de vida de PVHA na região amazônica. São necessárias mais pesquisas sobre a qualidade de vida de PVHA para aprimorar as políticas públicas igualitariamente e equanimemente no Brasil, especialmente na Amazônia Brasileira que tem tido um aumento contínuo no número de PVHA.

Resumen Objetivo Evaluar la calidad de vida de personas que viven con el VIH/SIDA (PVVS) y que realizan seguimiento ambulatorio en un hospital universitario de la región amazónica (Belém, estado de Pará). Métodos Se trató de un estudio descriptivo transversal. Los datos se recopilaron en noviembre y diciembre de 2019 mediante la aplicación de un formulario con variables sociodemográficas y la utilización del instrumento específico WHOQOL-HIV Bref. Se utilizó la estadística descriptiva para analizar las variables sociodemográficas. El análisis inferencial del instrumento WHOQOL-HIV Bref se realizó con la prueba de correlación de Spearman entre los dominios de la calidad de vida. Resultados Se entrevistaron 208 pacientes, de los cuales el 66,3 % era de sexo biológico masculino, el 67,3 % era heterosexual y el 57,2 % estaba dentro del grupo de edad de 36 a 55 años. La puntuación promedio más alta fue en el dominio espiritual (17,1±2,8) y la más baja en el dominio nivel de independencia (4,2±2,8). En general, se observaron correlaciones moderadas positivas. La única correlación que no fue estadísticamente significativa fue entre el dominio nivel de independencia y espiritual (p>0,05). Conclusión Los resultados sugieren que el apoyo social y religioso, el empleo y el acceso a los servicios de salud pueden mejorar la calidad de vida de PVVS en la región amazónica. Es necesario realizar más estudios sobre la calidad de vida de PVVS para mejorar las políticas públicas de forma igualitaria y ecuánime en Brasil, especialmente en la Amazonia brasileña que presenta un aumento continuo del número de PVVA.

Abstract Objective To evaluate the quality of life of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) and undergoing outpatient follow-up at a university hospital in the Amazon region (Belém, PA). Methods This was a cross-sectional descriptive study. Data were collected in November and December 2019 using a form with sociodemographic variables and the specific WHOQOL-HIV Bref instrument. Sociodemographic variables were analyzed using descriptive statistics. The inferential analysis of the WHOQOL-HIV Bref instrument was performed using the Spearman correlation test between the quality-of-life domains. Results A total of 208 patients were interviewed. They were born with male biological sex (66.3%), heterosexual (67.3%), and aged 36-55 years (57.2%). The highest mean score was found in the spiritual domain (17.1±2.8) and the lowest in the independence-level domain (4.2±2.8). In general, moderate positive correlations were observed; only the correlation between the independence level and spirituality domains was not statistically significant (p>0.05). Conclusion The results suggest that social and religious support, employment, and access to health services can improve the quality of life of PLWHA in the Amazon region. More research on the quality of life of PLWHA is necessary to improve public policies equitably and equally in Brazil, especially in the Brazilian Amazon where a continuous increase in the number of PLWHA has occurred.

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Introdução: HIV/AIDs é um problema de saúde pública com mudanças epidemiológicas mundiais. Objetivo: Analisar a tendência dos coeficientes de incidência de Aids e possíveis pontos de mudanças em adultos de 20 a 59 anos no Brasil, por região, no período de 2010 a 2017. Método: Estudo ecológico de série temporal e local, com dados referentes aos anos de 2010 a 2017, coletados no Departamento de Informática do Sistema Único de Saúde, sobre as doenças referidas, e os dados populacionais no site do Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística. Os casos foram divididos por regiões do Brasil, além de sexo e faixa etária. Para analisar as mudanças nas incidências anuais por sexo e faixa etária foi utilizado um modelo de regressão do Joinpoint. Resultados: A Aids apresentou tendência crescente entre indivíduos do sexo masculino de 20 a 29 anos nas regiões Centro-Oeste, Nordeste e Norte e se manteve, em sua maioria, estacionária nas demais faixas-etárias em ambos os sexos. Conclusão: Nota-se a necessidade de fortalecer a equipe de Atenção Primária à Saúde e seu papel na prevenção da Aids bem como a ampliação dos serviços especializados nas demais regiões, além do Sudeste e do Sul. Ações de prevenção direcionadas ao público masculino devem ser estimuladas, e também discutidas em ambiente escolar, de forma contínua, com os jovens

Introduction: HIV/AIDs is a public health problem with worldwide epidemiological changes. Objective: To analyze the trend in AIDS incidence coefficients and possible points of change in adults aged 20 to 59 in Brazil, by region, from 2010 to 2017. Method: Ecological study of time and local series, with data referring to the years 2010 to 2017, collected in the Information Technology Department of the Unified Health System, on the diseases referred to, and population data on the website of the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics. The cases were divided by regions of Brazil, in addition to sex and age group. To analyze changes in annual incidences by sex and age group, a Joinpoint regression model was used. Results: AIDS showed an increasing trend among male individuals aged 20 to 29 years in the Central-West, Northeast and North regions and remained, for the most part, stationary in the other age groups in both sexes. Conclusion: There is a need to strengthen the Primary Health Care team and its role in preventing AIDS, as well as expanding specialized services in other regions, in addition to the Southeast and South. Prevention actions aimed at the male public must be stimulated, and also discussed in a school environment, on an ongoing basis, with young people

Introducción: El VIH/SIDA es un problema de salud pública con cambios epidemiológicos a nivel mundial. Objetivo: Analizar la tendencia de los coeficientes de incidencia del SIDA y posibles puntos de cambio en adultos de 20 a 59 años en Brasil, por región, de 2010 a 2017. Método: Estudio ecológico de series temporales y locales, con datos referentes a los años de 2010 a 2017, recolectados en el Departamento de Tecnología de la Información del Sistema Único de Salud, sobre las enfermedades referidas, y datos poblacionales en el sitio web del Instituto Brasileño de Geografía y Estadística. Los casos fueron divididos por regiones de Brasil, además de sexo y grupo de edad. Para analizar la evolución de la incidencia anual por sexo y grupo de edad se utilizó un modelo de regresión de Joinpoint. Resultados: El SIDA mostró tendencia creciente entre los varones de 20 a 29 años de las regiones Centro-Oeste, Nordeste y Norte y permaneció, en su mayor parte, estacionario en los demás grupos etarios de ambos sexos. Conclusión: Es necesario fortalecer el equipo de Atención Primaria de Salud y su papel en la prevención del SIDA, así como ampliar los servicios especializados en otras regiones, además del Sudeste y Sur, estimular acciones de prevención dirigidas al público masculino y También se discute en el ambiente escolar, de manera permanente, con los jóvenes

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