Some theoretical considerations on the counseling and psychological support of people with HIV/AIDS
Journal Title: Revista Información Científica - Year 2019, Vol 98, Issue 1
Abstract
Introduction: people infected with HIV/AIDS in the world are growing, which do not receive the psychological support they really need as part of their comprehensive treatment. Objective: to model some theoretical considerations on the counseling and psychological support of people with HIV/AIDS as an essential complement in their comprehensive care. Method: criteria of several authors were evaluated from the psychosocial point of view and the bibliographic review according to the methods of the theoretical level of the research: analysis-synthesis, induction-deduction, modeling and systemic approach. Results: guidance is offered for health personnel who work with people living with HIV/AIDS. In this way, professionals and students of the health sector will be guided on how to approach the psychological care process of patients with this infection. Conclusions: for any advice or support it is necessary to assess the psychological and emotional impact that the current concerns have on the affected or affected. Although the counselor or the supporter is not a specialist in any of the fields of mental health, you should always be aware of the current and potential psychological reactions that this person with HIV/AIDS may develop in the future.
Authors and Affiliations
Camilo Macías Bestard, Víctor Manuel Méndez Torres, Nadine de las Mercedes Loo Muñoz, Yamirka Montes de Oca González
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP499315
- DOI -
- Views 37
- Downloads 0
Therapeutic approach from the Natural and Traditional Medicine for the maternal hipogalactia
An investigation-action study is carried out aiming a therapeutic intervention (quanti qualitative), with the objective of facilitating the reflection of the running of the milk through the use of local heat (lukewarm fo...
Intestinal tuberculosis simulating colon tumor. Report of a case
It is presented the case of a male patient of 40 years, of rural origin, with a pathological history of bronchiectasis and a pleural effusion that cured spontaneously. The patient presented symptoms compatible with intes...
Prediction of mortality in patients with severe dengue in the Intensive Care Unit
Introduction: dengue is an important public health problem for endemic regions. Objective: to identify clinical, biological and imaging variables associated with the probability of dying in patients with severe dengue ad...
Quality of life in the elderly from the University of the Elderly
A literature review on the quality of life of the elderly was conducted at the University of Guantanamo, with the objective of assessing the role of the Chair of the University of the elderly as a way to raise the qualit...
Behavior of congenital malformations in Guantánamo during the year 2010
Introduction: in the historical development of humanity, congenital malformations have been presented with different explanations, attributing meanings that oscillate between science and superstition. With the prenatal d...