Aplicación de un modelo farmacocinético poblacional para el seguimiento de pacientes en tratamiento con dolutegravir: estudio piloto / Application of a Population Pharmacokinetic Model for the Monitoring of Patients Undergoing Treatment with Dolutegravir: pilot study / Aplicação de modelo farmacocinético populacional para acompanhamento de pacientes tratados com dolutegravir: estudo piloto

Introducción: a pesar de los avances en tratamiento antirretroviral, existe la posibilidad de que personas que viven con el virus de la inmunodeficiencia humana (VIH) experimenten falla terapéutica vinculada a múltiples factores que impactan en la respuesta al fármaco. Objetivos: evaluar la utilidad de aplicar un modelo farmacocinético en pacientes con diagnóstico de VIH en tratamiento con dolutegravir para el análisis de las concentraciones plasmáticas experimentales. Adicionalmente, se pretende identificar potenciales interacciones farmacológicas, evaluar adherencia y fallo terapéutico. Material y método: se realizó un estudio piloto transversal y observacional en pacientes VIH tratados con dolutegravir que incluyó la dosificación de la concentración plasmática, evaluación de adherencia mediante el cuestionario simplificado de adherencia a la medicación (SMAQ) y retiro de medicación. Se utilizó un modelo poblacional referenciado en la bibliografía para la predicción de concentraciones de dolutegravir en cada paciente y se compararon con las concentraciones experimentales. Resultados: fueron incluidos en el estudio 21 pacientes. Al cotejar las concentraciones plasmáticas experimentales con la simulación farmacocinética se encontraron diferencias para 12 pacientes, las cuales se explican por posibles interacciones farmacológicas, mala adherencia u otros factores que afectan la farmacocinética. Se detectó 38% de no adherencia de acuerdo con SMAQ y 23% de acuerdo con el retiro de medicación. Conclusiones: se expone el rol potencial de los modelos farmacocinéticos para la interpretación de concentraciones plasmáticas y se genera la necesidad de avanzar en este tipo de estudios para el establecimiento de rango terapéutico y aplicabilidad clínica.

Introduction: Despite advances in antiretroviral treatment, there is a possibility that people living with HIV may experience treatment failure linked to multiple factors that impact drug response. Objective: To evaluate the usefulness of applying a pharmacokinetic model in patients diagnosed with HIV undergoing treatment with dolutegravir for the analysis of experimental plasma concentrations. Additionally, the aim is to identify potential drug interactions, assess adherence, and therapeutic failure. Method: A cross-sectional, observational pilot study was conducted in HIV patients treated with dolutegravir, which included plasma concentration dosing, assessment of adherence using the Simplified Medication Adherence Questionnaire (SMAQ), and medication withdrawal. A population-based model referenced in the literature was used to predict dolutegravir concentrations in each patient and these were compared with experimental concentrations. Results: Twenty-one patients were included in the study. When comparing experimental plasma concentrations with pharmacokinetic simulation, differences were found for 12 patients, which can be explained by possible drug interactions, poor adherence, or other factors affecting pharmacokinetics. Non-adherence was detected in 38% according to the SMAQ and 23% according to medication withdrawal. Conclusions: The potential role of pharmacokinetic models in the interpretation of plasma concentrations is highlighted, emphasizing the need to advance in this type of studies to establish therapeutic ranges and clinical applicability.

Introdução: Apesar dos avanços no tratamento antirretroviral, existe a possibilidade de que pessoas que vivem com HIV experimentem falha terapêutica ligada a múltiplos fatores que impactam na resposta ao medicamento. Objetivos: Avaliar a utilidade da aplicação de um modelo farmacocinético em pacientes com diagnóstico de HIV em tratamento com dolutegravir para análise de concentrações plasmáticas experimentais. Além disso, pretende-se identificar potenciais interações medicamentosas, avaliar a adesão e a falha terapêutica. Método: Um estudo piloto observacional transversal foi conduzido em pacientes HIV tratados com dolutegravir que incluiu dosagem de concentração plasmática, avaliação de adesão usando o questionário simplificado de adesão à medicação (SMAQ) e retirada da medicação. Um modelo populacional referenciado na literatura foi utilizado para prever as concentrações de dolutegravir em cada paciente e compará-las com as concentrações experimentais. Resultados: 21 pacientes foram incluídos no estudo. Ao comparar as concentrações plasmáticas experimentais com a simulação farmacocinética, foram encontradas diferenças em 12 pacientes, que são explicadas por possíveis interações medicamentosas, má adesão ou outros fatores que afetam a farmacocinética. Foram detectadas 38% de não adesão segundo o SMAQ e 23% segundo retirada da medicação. Conclusões: Fica exposto o papel potencial dos modelos farmacocinéticos para a interpretação das concentrações plasmáticas e gera-se a necessidade de avançar neste tipo de estudos para estabelecer a faixa terapêutica e a aplicabilidade clínica.

Validez y confiabilidad de un instrumento para identificar factores que influyen en la adherencia al tratamiento en personas con factores de riesgo cardiovascular

Introducción: Es necesario contar con instrumentos válidos y confiables para identificar los factores que influyen en la adherencia al tratamiento en personas con factores de riesgo cardiovascular. En Colombia, Bonilla y Gutiérrez diseñaron un instrumento que cuenta con validez facial y de contenido. Sin embargo, no se ha demostrado la validez de constructo. Objetivo: Determinar la validez de constructo y confiabilidad del instrumento, factores que influyen en la adherencia al tratamiento farmacológico y no farmacológico en personas con factores de riesgo cardiovascular. Metodología: Investigación metodológica. Participaron 694 personas con factores de riesgo de enfermedad cardiovascular residentes en tres ciudades de Colombia (Neiva, Espinal y Tunja). Se realizó un análisis factorial exploratorio (extracción de componentes principales y rotación Varimax), análisis factorial confirmatorio (estimación de máxima verosimilitud) y una prueba de confiabilidad global y por dimensiones (alfa de Cronbach y Test-retest). Resultados: El análisis factorial exploratorio reportó un instrumento de 30 ítems con estructura de 4 factores (varianza total acumulada de 42,6 %). Los índices de ajuste del modelo propuesto indicaron ajuste absoluto excelente y ajuste incremental aceptable. El alfa de Cronbach global fue 0,86, lo que indica alta confiabilidad. Discusión: El estudio proporciona evidencia de un instrumento más robusto que otras versiones. Los instrumentos estandarizados para medir factores que influyen en la adherencia pueden ser muy útiles para la investigación y la práctica si cumplen con pruebas psicométricas de fiabilidad y validez. Conclusión: Se pone a disposición de los investigadores y del personal de salud un instrumento válido y confiable. Se recomienda su uso en poblaciones similares a la de este estudio.

Introduction: It is necessary to have valid and reliable instruments to identify the factors that influence adherence to treatment in people with cardiovascular risk factors. In Colombia, Bonilla y Gutierrez designed an instrument that has face and content validity. However, construct validity has not been demonstrated. Objective: To determine the construct validity and reliability of the instrument, factors that influence adherence to pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment in people with cardiovascular risk factors. Methodology: Methodological research. A total of 694 people with risk factors for cardiovascular disease residing in three Colombian cities (Neiva, Espinal and Tunja) participated. Exploratory factor analysis (extraction of principal components and Varimax rotation), confirmatory factor analysis (maximum likelihood estimation) and global and dimensional reliability test (Cronbach's alpha and Test-retest) were performed. Results: The exploratory factor analysis reported a 30-item instrument with a 4-factor structure (total cumulative variance of 42.6%). The fit indices of the proposed model indicated excellent absolute fit and acceptable incremental fit. The overall Cronbach's alpha was 0.86, indicating high reliability. Discussion: The study provides evidence of a more robust instrument than other versions. Standardized instruments to measure factors that influence adherence can be very useful for research and practice if they meet psychometric tests of reliability and validity. Conclusion: A valid and reliable instrument is made available to researchers and health personnel. Its use is recommended in populations similar to that of this study.

Validação de guia prático para profissionais da saúde: adesão ao tratamento da tuberculose / Validation of a practical guide for healthcare professionals: adherence to tuberculosis treatment

Validar um guia prático para os profissionais da APS que oriente a abordagem e contribua no processo de adesão ao tratamento da tuberculose. Trata-se de um estudo metodológico, que buscou validar uma tecnologia educacional por especialistas na temática. Utilizou-se um instrumento para avaliação do material que contou com uma escala tipo Likert. Para análise dos dados, foram calculados os Índices de Validação de Conteúdo (IVC), cuja taxa mínima de concordância adotada foi 0,80. O material foi considerado validado, onde obteve IVC global satisfatório de 0,86. O estudo demonstrou que o material tem potencial para contribuir no manejo de pacientes com tuberculose, uma vez que reúne informações da perspectiva de pessoas que tiveram a doença e alcançaram a cura.

To validate a practical guide for PHC professionals to guide the approach and contribute to the process of adherence to the treatment of tuberculosis. This was a methodological study, which sought to validate an educational technology by specialists in the subject. An instrument was applied to evaluate the material, which used a Likert scale. For data analysis, the Content Validity Index (CVI) was calculated, whose minimum agreement rate adopted was 0.80. The material was considered validated, with a satisfactory global CVI of 0.86. The study demonstrated that the material has the potential to contribute to the management of patients with tuberculosis since it gathers information from the perspective of people who had the disease and were cured.

Factores relacionados con la adherencia al tratamiento de rehabilitación de los pacientes con Diabetes Mellitus tipo 2 con amputación de miembro inferior

Objetivo: Determinar los factores clínicos y sociodemográficos relacionados con la adherencia al tratamiento de rehabilitación de los pacientes con Diabetes Mellitus tipo 2 con amputación de miembro inferior. Material y métodos: Estudio observacional, retrospectivo, comparativo y relacional; se incluyeron 113 pacientes con DM tipo 2 del Departamento de Investigación, Docencia y Rehabilitación Integral en Amputados, quemados y Trastornos Posturales del Instituto Nacional de Rehabilitación "Dra. Adriana Rebaza Flores" AMISTAD PERÚ - JAPÓN, que ingresaron en el periodo 2016 al 2019. Se recolectaron variables sociodemográficas y clínicas; y para la adherencia al tratamiento de rehabilitación se consideró la asistencia de los pacientes a 5 áreas de atención en salud, y el alta de prótesis de los pacientes. Resultados: El 75,52 % de pacientes fueron del sexo masculino, con edad media de 66,6 ± 12,1; y la media del tiempo de alta de prótesis fue 11,4 ± 6,75 meses. Se encontró diferencia significativa entre adherencia y no adherencia en la edad, nivel socioeconómico, estado civil y cobertura de atención (p < 0,05) Conclusiones: La mayoría de los pacientes amputados con DM tipo 2 fueron del sexo masculino cuyo cumplimiento o adherencia a la rehabilitación se relacionó con factores sociodemográficos como la edad, estado civil, nivel socioeconómico y cobertura de salud.

SUMMARY Objective: To determine clinical and sociodemographic factors related to the adherence to rehabilitation treatment among type 2 diabetic patients who underwent lower limb amputation. Methods: An observational retrospective study that included 113 type 2 diabetic patients attended at the Departamento de Investigación, Docencia y Rehabilitación Integral en Amputados, quemados y Trastornos Posturales del Instituto Nacional de Rehabilitación "Dra. Adriana Rebaza Flores" AMISTAD PERÚ - JAPÓN from 2016 to 2019. Clinical and sociodemographic variables were collected; to measure adherence patients had to attend five evaluations and the discharge visit after a prosthetic device had been inserted. Results: 75.52% were males; mean age was 66.6 ± 12.1 years, and mean time after insertion of the prosthetic device was 11.4 ± 6.75 months. Factors associated with no adherence were age, socioeconomic level, marital status and health care coverage (p<0.05). Conclusions: Most of the type 2 diabetic patients who underwent lower limb amputation were males, adherence to the rehabilitation treatment was related to sociodemographic factors.

Factores que influyen en la adherencia al tratamiento de pacientes con tuberculosis: Revisión integrativa / Factors influencing adherence to treatment in patients with tuberculosis: An integrative review

El objetivo general de la investigación fue identificar los factores que influyen en la adherencia al tratamiento de pacientes con tuberculosis: Revisión integrativa. Se realizó una revisión integrativa, la cual se caracterizó por la indagación científica sobre una materia en particular a partir de la revisión del conocimiento existente. El enfoque adoptado fue el propuesto por PRISMA, el cual se basó en 27 ítems para determinar la validez de los artículos a utilizar en el desarrollo de la revisión, algunos de estos son: criterios de elegibilidad, fuentes de información, proceso de extracción de datos, certeza de la evidencia, entre otros. Se concluye que, la revisión integrativa permitió conocer que la adherencia al tratamiento de la tuberculosis es un tema que continúa siendo relevante para el personal sanitario. Su prevalencia está fuertemente anclada en países de escasos recursos, y es en estas zonas en las que afecta más gravemente.

The general objective of the research was to identify the factors that influence adherence to treatment in patients with tuberculosis: Integrative review. An integrative review was carried out, which was characterized by the scientific inquiry on a particular subject based on the review of existing knowledge. The approach adopted was the one proposed by PRISMA, which was based on 27 items to determine the validity of the articles to be used in the development of the review, some of these are: eligibility criteria, sources of information, data extraction process, certainty of the evidence, among others. It is concluded that, the integrative review allowed to know that adherence to tuberculosis treatment is an issue that continues to be relevant for health personnel. Its prevalence is strongly anchored in resource-poor countries, and it is in these areas that it affects more severely.

Adherence to treatment of children and adolescents recently diagnosed with auto-immune Rheumatic Diseases during the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract Objectives Adherence problems have a great impact on auto-immune Rheumatic Diseases (AIRD). The COVID-19 pandemic may have worsened treatment adherence. The aims of this study were to measure treatment adherence to identify an earlier risk of poor adherence and measure families' satisfaction with the health service during the pandemic. Methods Prospective observational study with 50 parents/children and adolescents with recent AIRD diagnosis. Initially, they answered questions (demographic data, disease) and completed the Pediatric Rheumatology Adherence Questionnaire (PRAQ), after 6 months they completed the Morisky-Green Test (MGT), Brief Medication Questionnaire (BMQ), Compliance Questionnaire for Rheumatology (CQR-19) and Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory Questionnaire 3.0 (PedsQlTM-SSS). The patient's medical records from the previous 12 weeks were reviewed for global and medication adherence data. Results The mean global adherence score was 94.3 ± 10.0, for medication adherence 97.3 ± 9.3, and for PRAQ questionnaire 5.2 ± 1.5. The authors observed agreement between MGT, BMQ, CQR-19, PedsQLTM-SSS scores and medication adherence rate, but not with global adherence rate. There were no associations between demographic characteristics, disease diagnosis, and adherence. No associations between PRAQ scores and values and global/medication adherence rates were observed. No variables were shown to be predictors of good adherence. The mean PedsQLTM-SSS rate was 92.1 ± 6.8. Conclusion The high values of MGT, BMQ, CQR-19 questionnaire scores were in agreement with the medication adherence rate. Despite the pandemic, the global and medication adherence rates were good. It was not possible to demonstrate the PRAQ's predictive power. The authors weren't able to establish an association between families' satisfaction and treatment adherence rates.

Treatment fidelity and satisfaction with an intervention based on case management for older people with falls history: Randomized clinical trial.

PURPOSE: To verify the treatment fidelity and satisfaction with a multifactorial intervention based on case management in community-dwelling older people with falls history and related sociodemographic and clinical factors. METHODS: This is a single-center, randomized, parallel-group controlled clinical trial. 62 community-dwelling older people with falls history were distributed into two groups. The Intervention Group (IG) underwent a case management involving multidimensional evaluation, explanation of the risk factors for falls identified, implementation of an intervention proposal based on the identified risks, elaboration of an individualized falls intervention plan, implementation, monitoring and review of the intervention plan. The Control Group (CG) was accompanied by a monthly phone call. After 16 weeks, the volunteers answered two closed questionnaires about treatment fidelity or non-fidelity to intervention (IG) and satisfaction with intervention (both groups). In addition, the frequency of intervention, adherence to each recommendation of the case management and satisfaction with general care were evaluated. RESULTS: There was good treatment fidelity based on case management, as well as good adherence to recommendations. In addition, the satisfaction of both groups was positive, although the IG had a better score (p<0.05). There was a significant influence of monthly income and general health on treatment fidelity (IG). Also, age, years of schooling, general health and physical mobility significantly influenced satisfaction with the IG. There was a significant influence of number of falls on satisfaction with monitoring conducted in the CG. CONCLUSIONS: Clinical and sociodemographic factors can influence treatment fidelity and satisfaction of older people with falls history to a falls prevention program.

Adherencia al tratamiento y creencias sobre los medicamentos en personas con hipertensión arterial / Adesão ao tratamento e crenças sobre medicamentos em pessoas com hipertensão arterial / Adherence to treatment and beliefs about medications among people with arterial hypertension

Objetivo: evaluar la adherencia al tratamiento y su relación con las creencias sobre los medicamentos en personas con hipertensión arterial (HTA). Materiales y método: estudio transversal en el que participaron 374 personas con hipertensión arterial, quienes respondieron el Cuestionario de adherencia al tratamiento para pacientes con hipertensión y el Cuestionario de creencias sobre los medicamentos (BMQ, general y específico) validados en Colombia. El análisis de datos se realizó mediante estadística descriptiva y análisis de regresión multivariable. Resultados: 63,1 % de los participantes fueron mujeres y la edad promedio fue de 70 años (DS: 13,2). La proporción de no adherencia al tratamiento global fue de 53,5 %. En la sección BMQ-General, la puntuación media más alta fue para la subescala "daño" (10,98 ± 2,25), mientras que en la sección BMQ-Específico para HTA fue la subescala "necesidad" (18,6 ± 3,3). En el análisis multivariado se encontró que la adherencia al tratamiento estaba relacionada con las creencias de abuso de la medicación (ß = 0,14; IC 95 % 1,004-1,337), la edad (ß = -0,03; IC 95 % 0,947-0,987), el sexo (ß = -0,53; IC 95 % 0,360-0,955) y estar recibiendo ARA II como medicación prescrita (ß = 0,03; IC 95 % 0,289-0,943). Conclusiones: existe relación entre la adherencia al tratamiento y las creencias sobre el abuso de los medicamentos antihipertensivos, la edad y el sexo. Para mejorar la adherencia al tratamiento de personas con HTA es fundamental identificar las creencias sobre los medicamentos, incluidas las actitudes hacia estos. Por ello, los factores asociados con la adherencia identificados en esta investigación deben considerarse en la realización de futuros estudios sobre el tema.

Objective: To evaluate adherence to arterial hypertension treatment and its relationship with beliefs about medications in individuals with this health condition. Materials and method: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 374 individuals with arterial hypertension, who completed the Questionnaire of Adherence to Treatment for Hypertension Patients and the Questionnaire of Beliefs About Medications (BMQ, general and specific) validated for Colombia. Data analysis involved descriptive statistics and multivariate regression analysis. Results: Out of total participants, 63.1% were women, and the average age was 70 years (SD: 13.2). The proportion of non-adherence to global treatment was 53.5%. In the BMQ-General section, the highest average score observed for the "damage" subscale (10.98 ± 2.25), while in the BMQ-Specific section for arterial hypertension, it was the "need" subscale (18.6 ± 3.3). Multivariate analysis revealed that treatment adherence was associated with beliefs about medication abuse (ß = 0.14; 95% CI 1.004-1.337), age (ß= -0.03; 95% CI 0.947-0.987), sex (ß= -0.53; 95% CI 0.360-0.955), and receiving ARA II as prescribed medication (ß= 0.03; 95% CI 0.289-0.943). Conclusions: There is a relationship between adherence to treatment and the beliefs about the abuse of antihypertensive medications, age, and sex. To enhance treatment adherence in individuals with arterial hypertension, it is crucial to identify beliefs about medications, including attitudes towards them. These factors related to adherence should be considered in future studies.

Objetivo: avaliar a adesão ao tratamento e sua relação com as crenças sobre medicamentos em pessoas com hipertensão arterial. Materiais e método: estudo transversal, do qual participaram 374 pessoas com hipertensão arterial, que responderam ao Questionário de adesão ao tratamento para hipertensos e ao Questionário de crenças sobre medicamentos (BMQ ­ geral e específico), validados na Colômbia. A análise dos dados foi realizada por meio de estatística descritiva e análise de regressão multivariada. Resultados: 63,1% dos participantes eram mulheres; a idade média foi de 70 anos (DP: 13,2). A proporção de não adesão ao tratamento global foi de 53,5%. Na seção geral do BMQ, a pontuação média mais alta foi para a subescala "dano" (10,98 ± 2,25) e, na seção específica do BMQ para hipertensão arterial, foi a subescala "necessidade" (18,6 ± 3,3). Na análise multivariada, verificou-se que a adesão ao tratamento estava relacionada às crenças de abuso de medicamentos (ß = 0,14; IC 95% 1,004-1,337), idade (ß = -0,03; IC 95% 0,947-0,987), sexo (ß = - 0,53; IC 95% 0,360-0,955) e estar recebendo ARA II como medicamento prescrito (ß = 0,03; IC 95% 0,289-0,943). Conclusões: existe relação entre adesão ao tratamento e crenças sobre o abuso de medicamentos anti-hipertensivos, idade e sexo. Para melhorar a adesão ao tratamento em pessoas com hipertensão, é essencial identificar crenças sobre medicamentos, incluindo ações sobre isso. Esses fatores associados à adesão devem ser considerados em estudos futuros.

Adherencia al tratamiento y nivel de conocimiento en adultos con hipertensión arterial, Asunción 2022

Introducción: la adherencia al tratamiento y el nivel de conocimientos en pacientes con hipertensión arterial son factores claves para controlar esta afección y evitar complicaciones. Objetivos: determinar el grado de adherencia al tratamiento, el nivel de conocimientos y comorbilidades en pacientes con hipertensión arterial de un área urbana de Asunción, Paraguay, en 2022. Metodología: se aplicó un diseño observacional, descriptivo, transversal. Se incluyeron varones y mujeres mayores de 18 años, conocidos portadores de hipertensión arterial, que residen en el barrio Sajonia entre mayo y octubre del 2022. Los datos fueron obtenidos con entrevistas realizadas casa por casa. Se midieron variables demográficas, el nivel de adherencia con el cuestionario de Morisky Green y el de conocimientos sobre la enfermedad con el cuestionario de Batalla. La investigación fue aprobada por el Comité de ética de la Universidad Privada del Este, Paraguay. Resultados: participaron del estudio 425 sujetos, con predominio del sexo femenino (61,1%). La diabetes mellitus fue referida en 28,9% de los entrevistados. El cuestionario de Morisky Green detectó que 60% de los sujetos olvida de tomar su medicación, 25% no la toma en el horario indicado, 29% de la toma si se siente bien y 44% deja de tomarla si siente efectos indeseables. El cuestionario de Batalla halló 7% cree que la hipertensión arterial no es para toda la vida, 9% cree que la afección no se controla con dieta y medicación, y 5,8% no pudo referir al menos un órgano blanco. Conclusión: la adherencia al tratamiento de la hipertensión arterial y el nivel de conocimientos sobre esta afección no fue adecuada.

Introduction: Adherence to treatment and level of knowledge in patients with arterial hypertension are key factors to control this condition and avoid complications. Objectives: To determine the degree of adherence to treatment, the level of knowledge and comorbidities in patients with arterial hypertension in an urban area of ​​Asunción, Paraguay, in 2022. Methodology: An observational, descriptive, cross-sectional design was applied. Men and women over 18 years of age, known carriers of arterial hypertension, residing in Sajonia neighborhood between May and October 2022, were included. The data were obtained through house-to-house interviews. Demographic variables, the level of adherence with the Morisky Green test and the level of knowledge about the disease with the Batalla test were measured. The research was approved by the Ethics Committee of the Universidad Privada del Este, Paraguay. Results: Four hundred twenty-five subjects participated in the study, predominantly female (61.1%). Diabetes mellitus was referred to by 28.9% of the interviewees. The Morisky Green test detected that 60% of the subjects forget to take their medication, 25% do not take it at the indicated time, 29% take it if they feel well, and 44% stop taking it if they feel undesirable effects. The Batalla test found that 7% believe that arterial hypertension is not for life, 9% believe that the condition is not controlled with diet and medication, and 5.8% could not refer to at least one target organ. Conclusion: Adherence to the treatment of arterial hypertension and the level of knowledge about this condition was not adequate.

Adherencia a las medidas higiénico dietéticas de adultos con diabetes mellitus de Asunción en 2022

Introducción: la adherencia al tratamiento no farmacológico de la diabetes mellitus es un factor clave para evitar o retrasar las complicaciones de esta enfermedad. El cumplimento terapéutico depende de múltiples factores. Objetivo: evaluar la adherencia al tratamiento higiénico dietético en pacientes con diabetes mellitus, sobre todo la nutricional y la actividad física. Se midieron además las variables demográficas y presencia de hipertensión arterial. Metodología: se realizó una entrevista a pacientes adultos de ambos sexos, portadores de diabetes mellitus, que residen en el barrio Sajonia de Asunción, Paraguay, entre mayo y octubre del 2022. Se midieron variables demográficas y clínicas. La adherencia se determinó con el cuestionario de Caro Bautista que consta de 7 preguntas que evalúan las prácticas terapéuticas de los pacientes en la última semana. El estudio contó con la aprobación del Comité de ética de la Facultad de Medicina de la Universidad Privada del Este, Paraguay. Resultados: fueron entrevistados 257 personas con el diagnóstico de diabetes mellitus, con predominio del sexo femenino (61,4%), 73,9% refería tener ingresos propios y 49% padecía también de hipertensión arterial. El cuestionario detectó que 20,1% seguía una dieta saludable toda la semana, 15,5% realizaba ejercicios físicos diariamente y 14,3% realizaba los monitoreos de sangre capilar regularmente. Conclusión: entre 10 y 22% de los pacientes con diabetes mellitus realiza dieta y ejercicios adecuados, así como monitoreo de la glucemia según las recomendaciones de sus médicos.

Introduction: Adherence to non-pharmacological treatment of diabetes mellitus is a key factor in avoiding or delaying the complications of this disease. Treatment compliance depends on multiple factors. Objective: To evaluate adherence to dietary hygienic treatment in patients with diabetes mellitus, especially nutrition and physical activity. Demographic variables and the presence of arterial hypertension were also measured. Methodology: An interview was conducted with adult male and female patients, carriers of diabetes mellitus, residing in the Sajonia neighborhood of Asunción, Paraguay, between May and October 2022. Demographic and clinical variables were measured. Adherence was determined with the Caro Bautista questionnaire, which consists of seven questions that evaluate the therapeutic practices of patients in the last week. The study was approved by the Ethics Committee of the Faculty of Medicine of the Universidad Privada del Este, Paraguay. Results: Two hundred fifty-seven people diagnosed with diabetes mellitus were interviewed, with a predominance of females (61.4%), 73.9% reported having their own income and 49% also suffered from arterial hypertension. The questionnaire detected that 20.1% followed a healthy diet all week, 15.5% performed daily physical exercises, and 14.3% performed capillary blood monitoring regularly. Conclusion: Between 10 and 22% of patients with diabetes mellitus perform adequate diet and exercise, as well as glycemia monitoring according to the recommendations of their physicians.

Adherence to treatment of children and adolescents recently diagnosed with auto-immune Rheumatic Diseases during the COVID-19 pandemic.

OBJECTIVES: Adherence problems have a great impact on auto-immune Rheumatic Diseases (AIRD). The COVID-19 pandemic may have worsened treatment adherence. The aims of this study were to measure treatment adherence to identify an earlier risk of poor adherence and measure families' satisfaction with the health service during the pandemic. METHODS: Prospective observational study with 50 parents/children and adolescents with recent AIRD diagnosis. Initially, they answered questions (demographic data, disease) and completed the Pediatric Rheumatology Adherence Questionnaire (PRAQ), after 6 months they completed the Morisky-Green Test (MGT), Brief Medication Questionnaire (BMQ), Compliance Questionnaire for Rheumatology (CQR-19) and Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory Questionnaire 3.0 (PedsQlTM-SSS). The patient's medical records from the previous 12 weeks were reviewed for global and medication adherence data. RESULTS: The mean global adherence score was 94.3 ± 10.0, for medication adherence 97.3 ± 9.3, and for PRAQ questionnaire 5.2 ± 1.5. The authors observed agreement between MGT, BMQ, CQR-19, PedsQLTM-SSS scores and medication adherence rate, but not with global adherence rate. There were no associations between demographic characteristics, disease diagnosis, and adherence. No associations between PRAQ scores and values and global/medication adherence rates were observed. No variables were shown to be predictors of good adherence. The mean PedsQLTM-SSS rate was 92.1 ± 6.8. CONCLUSION: The high values of MGT, BMQ, CQR-19 questionnaire scores were in agreement with the medication adherence rate. Despite the pandemic, the global and medication adherence rates were good. It was not possible to demonstrate the PRAQ's predictive power. The authors weren't able to establish an association between families' satisfaction and treatment adherence rates.

Factores asociados al consumo de sustancias psicoactivas de un grupo de pacientes con diagnóstico de esquizofrenia de una institución de salud mental de Medellín, Antioquia / Factors associated with the consumption of psychoactive substances in a group of patients diagnosed with schizophrenia from a mental health institution in Medellín, Antioquia / Fatores associados ao consumo de substâncias psicoativas em um grupo de pacientes com diagnóstico de esquizofrenia de uma instituição de saúde mental de Medellín, Colômbia

Objetivo: establecer la relación entre factores sociodemográficos y clínicos con el con­sumo de sustancias psicoactivas (SPA) en un grupo de pacientes con diagnóstico de esquizofrenia, atendidos en una institución de salud mental de la ciudad de Medellín, Colombia. Metodología: estudio observacional, retrospectivo de intención analítica, de un grupo de 268 pacientes atendidos en una institución de salud mental de Medellín, en los últi­mos seis meses del año 2021. Se identificaron factores sociodemográficos, de consumo de SPA y clínicos como tipo de medicamentos, reingresos hospitalarios y adherencia al tratamiento farmacológico. Se consideraron valores de Odds Ratio con intervalo de confianza (IC95%) y se identificaron factores asociados al consumo por medio de un modelo de regresión logística. Resultados: se identificó que el 34.7% de la muestra reporta consumo de SPA; variables clínicas asociadas, tipo de medicamentos, número de ingresos hospitalarios y adherencia al tratamiento. Se encontraron diferencias significativas en la edad entre el grupo de consumidores y no consumidores, con una mediana de edad menor para el grupo de consumidores. Se determinó que ser hombre, tener una mediana de edad de 27 años y estar desempleado representa un riesgo mayor para el consumo de SPA. Finalmente se establece que la edad, el sexo, la ocupación y la adherencia al tratamiento, podrían predecir el consumo en un 34%. Conclusiones: los pacientes jóvenes, en su mayoría hombres, con diagnóstico de es­quizofrenia, tienen mayor riesgo de consumo de SPA, lo que implica mayor riesgo de recaídas y menor adherencia al tratamiento farmacológico.

Objective: to establish the relationship between sociodemographic and clinical factors with the consumption of psychoactive substances (PAS) in a group of patients diagnosed with schizophrenia, treated at a mental health institution in the city of Medellín, Colombia. Methodology: observational, retrospective study with analytical intent, of a group of 268 patients treated at a mental health institution in Medellín, in the last six months of 2021. Sociodemographic, SPA consumption, and clinical factors such as the type of medication, hospital readmissions and adherence to drug treatment were identified. Odds Ratio values with confidence interval (95% CI) were considered and factors associated with consumption were identified by means of a logistic regression model. Results: it was shown that 34.7% of the sample reports PAS consumption, associated clinical variables, type of medication, number of hospital admissions, and adherence to treatment. Significant differences in age were found between the group of users and non-users, with a lower median age for the group of users. It was determined that being a man, having a median age of 27 years and being unemployed represent a greater risk for the consumption of PAS. Finally, it is established that age, sex, occupation, and adherence to treatment could predict consumption by 34%. Conclusions: young patients, mostly men, with a diagnosis of schizophrenia, have a higher risk of PAS consumption, which implies a higher risk of relapse and lower adherence to drug treatment.

Objetivo: estabelecer a relação entre fatores sociodemográficos e clínicos com o consumo de substâncias psicoativas (SPA) em um grupo de pacientes diagnosticados com esquizofrenia, atendidos em uma instituição de saúde mental na cidade de Medellín, Colômbia. Metodologia:estudo observacional, retrospectivo com intenção analítica, de um grupo de 268 pacientes atendidos em uma instituição de saúde mental em Medellín, nos últimos seis meses de 2021. Foram identificados fatores sociodemográficos, consumo de SPA e clínicos quanto ao tipo de medicamento, readmissões hospitalares e adesão ao tratamento medicamentoso. Valores de Odds Ratio com intervalo de confiança (IC95%) foram considerados e fatores associados ao consumo foram identificados por meio de um modelo de regressão logística. Resultados: identificou-se que 34,7% da amostra relata consumo de SPA; variáveis clínicas associadas, tipo de medicamento, número de internações e adesão ao tratamento. Foram encontradas diferenças significativas de idade entre o grupo de usuários e não usuários, com menor mediana de idade para o grupo de usuários. Foi determinado que ser homem, ter idade mediana de 27 anos e estar desempregado representa maior risco para o consumo de SPA. Por fim, estabelece-se que idade, sexo, ocupação e adesão ao tratamento poderiam predizer o consumo em 34%. Conclusões: pacientes jovens, em sua maioria homens, com diagnóstico de esquizofrenia, apresentam maior risco de consumo de SPA, o que implica maior risco de recaída e menor adesão ao tratamento medicamentoso

Tecnologias para a adesão ao tratamento da tuberculose: um protocolo de scoping review / Technologies for adherence to tuberculosis treatment: a scoping review protocol

OBJETIVO: Identificar e mapear as tecnologias desenvolvidas e/ou validadas para incentivar e auxiliar na adesão ao tratamento da tuberculose na Atenção Primária à Saúde. MÉTODO: Trata-se de uma scoping review, seguindo as orientações do Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) Reviewer's Manual, com a seguinte pergunta de pesquisa: "Quais as tecnologias têm sido desenvolvidas e/ou validadas para incentivar e auxiliar na adesão ao tratamento da tuberculose na Atenção Primária à Saúde?" Serão incluídos artigos, teses e dissertações a partir de buscas nas bases: Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online (Medline/PubMed), Literatura Latino-Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde (LILACS)/Biblioteca Virtual de Saúde (BVS), Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health (CINAHL), Web of Science (WOS), Scopus, Excerpta Medica Database (Embase) e literatura cinzenta. A busca, avaliação, seleção e extração dos dados serão realizadas de forma cega entre pares; quando houver divergências, um terceiro revisor será consultado. Os resultados serão descritos na íntegra, utilizando-se de narrativa e diagramas, de forma que estejam alinhados com o objetivo e a questão norteadora desta revisão. Protocolo registrado na Open Science Framework (OSF): 10.17605/OSF.IO/PKWTC.

OBJECTIVE: To identify and map technologies developed and/or validated to promote and support adherence to tuberculosis treatment in primary health care settings. METHOD: This is a scoping review, following the guidelines of the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) Reviewer's Manual, with the following research question: "What technologies have been developed and/or validated to promote and support adherence to tuberculosis treatment in primary health care?". Articles, theses, and dissertations will be included by searching the following databases Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online (Medline/PubMed), Latin American and Caribbean Health Sciences Literature (LILACS)/Virtual Health Library (VHL), Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health (CINAHL), Web of Science (WOS), Scopus, Excerpta Medica Database (Embase), and gray literature. The search, assessment, selection, and data extraction will be performed in a blinded manner between peers; in case of disagreement, a third reviewer will be consulted. The results will be fully described using narratives and graphs to align with the objective and guiding question of this review. Protocol registered with the Open Science Framework (OSF): 10.17605/OSF.IO/PKWTC.

Social Support, Quality of Care, and Patient Adherence to Tuberculosis Treatment in Peru: The Mediating Role of Nurse Health Education.

Background: Peru is one of the countries with the highest burden of tuberculosis (TB) and multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) in the Latin American region and globally. Health education provided by nurses reinforces social support and the quality of patient care allows a greater impact on adherence to TB treatment. Purpose: This study evaluated the mediating effect of treatment education between social support, quality of care, and treatment adherence in TB patients. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out considering 162 adult TB patients from four health centers of the public sector located in the center of the city of Lima, Peru. Data were collected on variables, such as social support, quality of care, health education, and adherence to TB treatment. SmartPLS was used for data analysis. Results: The results showed that social support and quality of care significantly influence health education. Likewise, health education mediates social support and quality of care for better adherence to treatment. Conclusion: It is recommended that hospitals take initiatives to provide better health education on TB treatment to ensure better adherence to treatment.

Facilitators and barriers for adherence of shoulder pain patients to a home-based exercise program: cross-sectional study / Facilitadores e barreiras para a adesão de pacientes com dor no ombro a um programa de exercícios domiciliares: estudo transversal

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Home-based exercises can improve function and quality of life in shoulder pain patients. Knowing the facilitators and barriers is crucial for adherence to shoulder pain treatment. It is believed that individuals who adhere to home exercises have fewer environmental barriers, pain intensity and shoulder disability. The aim of this study is to identify facilitators and barriers for adherence to a home-based exercise program in shoulder pain individuals, and to investigate the influence of environmental barriers, shoulder pain and disability, and kinesiophobia on adherence to a program. METHODS: This is a cross-sectional study. Shoulder pain individuals performed home-based exercises for eight weeks based on a booklet in addition to supervised physical therapy or as their sole therapy. They reported the perceived facilitators and barriers to home exercises adherence and answered the Craig Hospital Inventory of Environmental Factors (CHIEF), Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI), and the Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia (TSK) questionnaires. Logistic regression models analyzed the scores of the CHIEF, SPADI, and TSK as predictors of adherence. RESULTS: Fifty individuals participated in this study and 88% adhered to the program. The most frequent facilitator and barrier were "having guidance from a professional," and "lack of available time," respectively. Pain and disability were the only predictor of adherence (p=0.044), and an increase of one point in SPADI reduced the likelihood of adherence to home exercises by 14% (Exp(B) =0.86). CONCLUSION: Individuals reported facilitators and barriers to the exercise program. Environmental barriers assessed using the CHIEF and kinesiophobia were not predictors of adherence.

RESUMO JUSTIFICATIVA E OBJETIVOS: Os exercícios domiciliares podem melhorar a função e a qualidade de vida de pacientes com dor no ombro. Conhecer facilitadores e barreiras é fundamental para adesão ao tratamento da dor no ombro. Acredita-se que indivíduos que aderem aos exercícios domiciliares apresentem poucas barreiras ambientais, baixa intensidade de dor e incapacidade do ombro. O objetivo deste estudo foi identificar facilitadores e barreiras para a adesão a um programa de exercícios domiciliares em indivíduos com dor no ombro e investigar a influência de barreiras ambientais, da dor e incapacidade no ombro, e da cinesiofobia na adesão ao programa. MÉTODOS: Neste estudo transversal, indivíduos com dor no ombro realizaram exercícios domiciliares por oito semanas com base em uma cartilha além da fisioterapia supervisionada ou como sua única terapia. Os indivíduos relataram facilitadores e barreiras percebidos para a adesão aos exercícios em casa e responderam ao Craig Hospital Inventory of Environmental Factors-Brasil (CHIEF-Br), Shoulder Pain and Disability Index-Brasil (SPADI-Br) e Escala Tampa de Cinesiofobia (TAMPA). Os escores do CHIEF-Br, SPADI-Br e TAMPA foram analisados como preditores de adesão por meio de modelos de regressão logística. RESULTADOS: Participaram do estudo 50 indivíduos e 88% aderiram ao programa. O facilitador e a barreira mais frequentes foram "receber orientação de um profissional" e "falta de tempo disponível", respectivamente. Dor e incapacidade foram os únicos preditores de adesão (p=0,044), e o aumento de um ponto no SPADI-Br reduziu a probabilidade de adesão aos exercícios domiciliares em 14% (Exp(B) =0,86). CONCLUSÃO: Os indivíduos relataram facilitadores e barreiras ao programa de exercícios. A barreiras ambientais avaliadas por meio do CHIEF-Br e a cinesiofobia não foram preditores da adesão.

Adesão ao autocuidado do paciente com disfunção neurogênica do trato urinário inferior: validação de instrumento / Adherence to self-care in patients with neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction: instrument validation / Adherencia al autocuidado en pacientes con disfunción neurogénica del tracto urinario inferior: validación de un instrumento

RESUMO Objetivo: construir e validar o conteúdo do instrumento de adesão ao autocuidado de pacientes com Disfunção Neurogênica do Trato Urinário Inferior que realizam o autocateterismo intermitente quanto a aparência e conteúdo. Método: Estudo metodológico de validação de conteúdo de instrumento, composto por três etapas: revisão da literatura, construção do instrumento e validação de instrumento, respectivamente. A análise foi realizada através do modelo de Agree, e pelo cálculo de índice de validação de conteúdo, entre 2020 e 2021. Resultados: O Agree II, apresentou resultado de 85,6% e 84,5% para validação dos domínios escopo e finalidade e partes interessadas. Na validação de conteúdo, o item histórico familiar foi retirado do instrumento com índice de vaidade de conteúdo de 0,77. Conclusão: O instrumento contribuirá para oferecer subsídios para a prática profissional e aos pacientes portadores da disfunção.

ABSTRACT Objective: To build and validate the content of the instrument for adherence to self-care for patients with Neurogenic Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction who perform intermittent self-catheterization as to appearance and content. Method: Methodological study of instrument content validation, composed of three stages: literature review, instrument construction and instrument validation, respectively. The analysis was performed using the Agree model, and by calculating the content validation index, between 2020 and 2021. Results: Agree II, showed a result of 85.6% and 84.5% for validation of the scope and purpose and stakeholder domains. In content validation, the family history item was removed from the instrument with a content vanity index of 0.77. Conclusion: The instrument will contribute to offering subsidies for professional practice and to patients with the dysfunction.

RESUMEN Objetivo: construir y validar el contenido del instrumento de adición al autocuidado de pacientes con disfunción neurogénica del tracto urinario inferior que realizan el autocateterismo intermitente en cuanto a la apariencia y el contenido. Método: Estudio metodológico de validación de contenido de instrumentos, compuesto por tres etapas: revisión bibliográfica, construcción de instrumentos y validación de instrumentos, respectivamente. El análisis se realizó utilizando el modelo de Agree, y mediante el cálculo del índice de validación de contenido, entre 2020 y 2021. Resultados: El Agree II, mostró un resultado de 85,6% y 84,5% para la validación de los dominios de alcance y propósito y partes interesadas. En la validación de contenido, el ítem histórico familiar fue retirado del instrumento con un índice de vanidad de contenido de 0,77. Conclusión: El instrumento contribuirá a ofrecer subsidios para la práctica profesional y a los pacientes con disfunción.

A equipe de saúde diante do paciente não aderente ao tratamento / The health team in face of the patient not adhering to treatment / El equipo de salud ante el paciente que no se adhiere al tratamiento

O objetivo deste estudo foi refletir sobre os efeitos da não adesão ao tratamento para a equipe de saúde e sobre as ações/reações da equipe que podem causar a não adesão ao tratamento. A amostra foi composta por 10 profissionais de saúde. O instrumento de coleta de dados foi uma entrevista semiestruturada. O material coletado foi submetido à análise temática, e discussão foi baseada na psicanálise. Como resultado, verificou-se que os profissionais relacionaram a não adesão às carências percebidas nos pacientes. Também foi identificada a presença de um ciclo de encaminhamentos, o qual, por vezes, significava uma tentativa de eliminar um incômodo (a não adesão), mas, em contrapartida, o causava. Verificou-se também a presença de confusão entre cuidado e controle, produzindo relações permeadas por desconfiança, verificação e correção. Percebeu-se, ainda, relação entre não adesão e frustração, seja porque o tratamento é insuficiente para evitar o sofrimento do paciente, seja pelo desconforto advindo da não cooperação do paciente. Ao final, como efeitos para a equipe, evidenciou-se a presença de profissionais envolvidos por um discurso de frustração, desvalorização e impotência. Como efeitos da equipe, verificou-se que profissionais também podem produzir aquilo de que se queixam, pelos lugares subjetivos que delineiam e cristalizam. A partir disso, problematiza-se o sentido que a não adesão pode assumir, e é importante considerá-la como um sinal que pode revelar os percalços (e as possíveis resoluções) do contrato relacional entre paciente e equipe.(AU)

The objective of this study was to reflect about the effects of non-adherence to the treatment for the health team and about the actions/reactions of the team that may can cause the non-adherence to the treatment. The sample consisted of 10 health professionals. The data collection instrument was a semi-structured interview. The material collected was submitted to thematic analysis, and the discussion was based on psychoanalysis. As a result, it was verified that the professionals related non-adherence to needs perceived on patients. The presence of a referral cycle was also identified, which, sometimes, meant an attempt to eliminate a nuisance (the non-adherence) but, instead, caused it. It was also verified the presence of confusion between care and control, producing relations permeated by distrust, verification, and correction. The link between non-adherence and frustration was also observed, either due to the treatment being insufficient to avoid the suffering of the patient; or by the discomfort from the non-cooperation of the patient. At the end, as effects for the team, professionals involved by a discourse of frustration, devaluation, and impotence were evidenced. As effects of the team, it has been found that professionals can also produce what they complain about, by the subjective places that were delineate and crystallize. Thus, we problematize the meaning non-adherence may assume, and considering it a signal that can reveal the mishaps (and possible resolutions) of the relational contract between patient and team is important.(AU)

El objetivo de este estudio fue reflexionar sobre los efectos de la no adherencia al tratamiento para el equipo de salud y sobre las acciones/reacciones del equipo que pueden causar la no adherencia al tratamiento. La muestra estuvo conformada por diez profesionales de la salud. El instrumento de recolección de datos fue una entrevista semiestructurada. El material recolectado fue sometido a análisis temático, y se utilizó el psicoanálisis para discutir el material. El resultado constató que los profesionales entendieron la no adherencia como una carencia/necesidad de los pacientes. También se identificó la presencia de un ciclo de derivación, que a veces significó un intento de eliminar una molestia (falta de adherencia), pero que puede generar el problema. También se verificó la presencia de confusión entre cuidado y control, produciendo relaciones permeadas de desconfianza, verificación y corrección. También se observó el vínculo entre la no adherencia y la frustración, ya sea porque el tratamiento es insuficiente para evitar el sufrimiento del paciente o por la incomodidad que produce la falta de cooperación del paciente. Al final, como efectos para el equipo, se evidenciaron profesionales envueltos por la frustración, la devaluación y la impotencia. Como efectos del equipo, se constató que los profesionales también pueden producir lo que quejan desde los lugares subjetivos que fueron delineados y cristalizados. Así se discute el sentido que puede asumir la no adherencia, y es importante considerarla como señal de los percances (y posibles resoluciones) del contrato relacional entre paciente y equipo.(AU)

Relato de experiência de educação em saúde para pessoas vivendo com hiv: integração ensino e serviço / Experience report on health education for people living with hiv: integration teaching and service / Informe de experiencia en educación en salud para personas que viven con vih: enseñanza y servicio de integración

A educação em saúde e o acesso à informação são ferramentas estratégicas para a promoção do autocuidado de pessoas vivendo com HIV. Apesar dos grandes avanços científicos, sobretudo quanto ao uso da TARV, ainda existem desafios a serem enfrentados como o preconceito, o estigma e a desinformação da população. Nesse sentido, tal estratégia contribui com a adesão ao tratamento, por meio do esclarecimento de dúvidas a cerca da infecção pelo HIV. Trata-se de um relato de experiência referente às ações de educação em saúde realizadas em serviços especializados de saúde para o tratamento de pessoas vivendo com HIV. Os participantes do projeto foram capacitados e realizaram ações de educação em saúde, para abordar temas relacionados ao HIV/Aids e para o esclarecimento de dúvidas a respeito da terapia antirretroviral. Conclui-se que a integração dos serviços de saúde com as instituições de ensino se constitui com uma importante estratégia para o desenvolvimento de reflexões críticas acerca da temática, bem como para auxiliar nos cuidados direcionados às pessoas que vivem com HIV. PALAVRAS-CHAVE: Educação em Saúde; HIV; Terapia Antirretroviral; Adesão ao Tratamento.

Health education and access to information are strategic tools for promoting self-care for people living with HIV. Despite the great scientific advances, especially regarding the use of ART, there are still challenges to be faced, such as prejudice, stigma and misinformation of the population. In this sense, such a strategy contributes to adherence to treatment, by clarifying doubts about HIV infection. This is an experience report regarding health education actions carried out in specialized health services for the treatment of people living with HIV. Project participants were trained and carried out health education actions to address issues related to HIV/AIDS and to clarify doubts about antiretroviral therapy. It is concluded that the integration of health services with educational institutions constitutes an important strategy for the development of critical reflections on the subject, as well as to assist in the care directed to people living with HIV.

La educación sanitaria y el acceso a la información son herramientas estratégicas para promover el autocuidado de las personas que viven con VIH. Apesar de los grandes avances científicos, especialmente en lo que respecta al uso de las TAR, todavía quedan desafíos por afrontar, como los prejuicios, el estigma y la desinformación de la población. En este sentido, dicha estrategia contribuye a la adherencia al tratamiento, al aclarar dudas sobre la infección por VIH. Este es un relato de experiencia sobre acciones de educación en salud realizadas en servicios de salud especializados para el tratamiento de personas que viven con VIH. Los participantes del proyecto fueron capacitados y realizaron acciones de educación en salud para abordar temas relacionados con el VIH/SIDA y aclarar dudas sobre la terapia antirretroviral. Se concluye que la integración de los servicios de salud con las instituciones educativas constituye una estrategia importante para el desarrollo de reflexiones críticas sobre el tema, así como para coadyuvar en la atención dirigida a las personas que viven con VIH.