Natalia Barrionuevo Favero

Educação em saúde com estomizados e seus familiares: possibilidade para melhor qualidade de vida

Aim: to report the nurses’ experience with the realization of educational activities with ostomized patients and their families in a Family Health Strategy from the West Frontier of the Rio Grande do Sul. Method: experience report on the conduction of educational activities with a group of ostomized patients and their families, developed during the period of six months by the professional staff of the Family Health Strategy. The educational proposal happened under a perspective of conversation circles, which led to the sharing of scientific and popular knowledge among the participants. The aim was to encourage self-care and family participation in the process. Results: in the education group issues related to food, sexuality, self-care and self-image were discussed, besides basic care with the stoma and management of the stoma bag. Final Remarks: the proposal has contributed to the improvement of patients’ quality of life by clarifying relevant questions that arise naturally by their condition

Adolescente que vive com HIV/AIDS: as redes de apoio social

Aim: describe adolescents’ experiences with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (aids) and know their social support network. Method: it consisted of a qualitative research, developed at the HIV/AIDS Specialized Assistance Service in the town of Uruguaiana, Rio Grande do sul. The participants were eight adolescents with HIV/aids, who are aware of their diagnosis. The focus group technique was used in order to collect data. The data analysis was based on Minayos thematic analysis. Results: Two theme categories emerged: Adolescents’ experiences and the Social Support Network. The process of becoming an adolescent was characterized by a number of changes, besides freedom and the lack of responsibilities. Concerning the social support network, there was a bigger identification and the search for support with the peers. Final remarks: it is relevant that nursing is aware of social support networks of these adolescents to work along with such networks