Methods aimed at preventing vertical transmission of HIV in HIV-positive mothers: an integrative review

Abstract

Objective: To describe the methods and procedures that can be applied by nursing professionals in order to prevent vertical transmission of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) in HIV-positive mothers. Methods: The present work was carried out through an integrative literature review study between 2016 and 2021, with subsequent descriptive analysis of the information obtained. This research method is one of the most used in the scope of Evidence-Based Practice (EBP). Virtual Health Library (VHL), Nursing Database (BDENF), Latin American and Caribbean Literature on Health Sciences (LILACS) and Scientific Electronic Library Online (SCIELO) were used as a database to search for articles available in full. Results: 10 scientific articles were selected and reviewed in order to obtain a set of ideas and knowledge about their discussions, in order to obtain an answer to our guiding question. Final considerations: It is observed that the methods and procedures adopted by nurses are essential and essential for the prevention of Vertical Transmission (VT) of HIV. It can also be seen that there are still many obstacles to be faced and discussed in this way to be broken and discussed about these actions in order to obtain quality health care.