HIV and AIDS clinical and epidemiological behavior in indigenous women at Nuevo Amanecer Hospital from Bilwi

Abstract

In order to contribute to the strengthening of multidisciplinary care and improve the HIV and AIDS approach, this study was carried out in Puerto Cabezas municipality with indigenous women who attended the HIV and AIDS program at Nuevo Amanecer Hospital from 2010 to the first semester of 2014. From the results, it was possible to identify a total of 14 patients who attend irregularly to the withdrawal of their treatment and monthly reviews. On the other hand, it was made visible the need to include in the clinical file format the cultural and traditional health patients’ practices as established by MASIRAAN, in order to favor a good articulation with traditional and non-traditional medicine.Currently, HIV and AIDS have affected the diverse populations in the region; however, disaggregation by town is neither consistent nor systematic; this being a disadvantage for making timely decisions directed to the affected populations. It is necessary to promote efforts so that the inclusion of these elements can be immediate, which would contribute to provide women with comprehensive and quality care.