Keywords
Psychosocial impact
Social stigma
Social support
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Abstract
Objective: Analyze the psychosocial dimensions of HIV, including self‑perception, perceptions of comorbidities, social stigma, family support, and relations with treatment and health services. Methods: Cross‑sectional study with qualitative and quantitative approaches conducted with HIV patients at a university hospital in Pará. Data were collected from November 2024 to May 2025 using a semi‑structured questionnaire of nine questions. Interviews approached self‑perception, social relationships, and interactions with the health system. Qualitative analysis based on the Bardin technique and quantitative on frequency. Study approved by the Research Ethics Committee. Results: Among 48 participants, HIV diagnosis was characterized by sadness, fear, and shock; improving with time, social support and access to information. 70.8% respondents had no prejudice or differential treatment, 77% had support networks. Concerns about transmission, opportunistic infections, and stigma persisted. Treatment adherence was primarily motivated by health, desire to live, and family support, with few reported obstacles. The relationship with the health system was rated positively, with the healthcare team viewed as essential support for treatment. Conclusion: HIV diagnosis entails significant psychosocial impacts that diminish over time through knowledge and support networks, yet fears regarding health, transmission, and stigma persist.
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