Commensal meetings strategies regarding youth orphaned by HIV/AIDS in Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil

Within the HIV/AIDS context, commensal strategies are agreed upon by the families aiming to reduce risks. With the objective of identifying risk perceptions in the commensal meetings, we developed a study with youth orphaned by AIDS. Interviews produced data through questions regarding daily life. T...

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Published inInterface (Botucatu, Brazil) Vol. 22; no. 64; p. 141
Main Authors Moreira, Sueli Aparecida, Franca, Ivan, Jr, Jacob, Michelle, Cabral, Alicia, Ma
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Fundacao UNI 01.01.2018
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Summary:Within the HIV/AIDS context, commensal strategies are agreed upon by the families aiming to reduce risks. With the objective of identifying risk perceptions in the commensal meetings, we developed a study with youth orphaned by AIDS. Interviews produced data through questions regarding daily life. The Wright Mills' proposal about intellectual craftsmanship was used for analysis. In this approachsubjects are considered historical and social actors. The strategies used from risk perception of HIV/AIDS were assumed as agreements by the families to ensure social interaction. It was observed that strategies include restrictions for touching and body contact; separation of dishes and disposal of food touched by the HIVpositive. The risk perception found may be due to variability of scientific findings and beliefs, thus reinforcing the process of stigma and discrimination. Keywords: Commensality. HIV/AIDS. Risk perception. Orphaned young.
ISSN:1414-3283
DOI:10.1590/1807-57622016.0425