Experiences of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis users during the flood in Porto Alegre
ABSTRACT Objective: To understand the experiences of users of human immunodeficiency virus pre-exposure prophylaxis during the flood in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Method: This is a qualitative study. Twenty-five users participated, and data collection was conducted through semi-str...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul
2025-08-01
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| Series: | Revista Gaúcha de Enfermagem |
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| Online Access: | http://revodonto.bvsalud.org/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1983-14472025000200402&lng=en&tlng=en |
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| Summary: | ABSTRACT Objective: To understand the experiences of users of human immunodeficiency virus pre-exposure prophylaxis during the flood in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Method: This is a qualitative study. Twenty-five users participated, and data collection was conducted through semi-structured interviews held via telephone, from May to July 2024. Thematic content analysis was adopted. Results: The findings were organized into two empirical categories: “Collective tragedy: repercussions for everyday life,” which revealed feelings of loss, fear, and emotional instability in the face of the disaster; and “The PrEP is over: strategies and (dis)continuity,” with one subcategory, “Relationship with the (Non)Service”. Disruptions in access to medication, failures in institutional communication, and a sense of insecurity regarding continuity of care were evident. Conclusion: PrEP use continuity was compromised during the disaster, highlighting the need for public policies that ensure continuous care in adverse contexts, through emergency protocols and clear, accessible communication. |
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| ISSN: | 1983-1447 |