AIDS NA TERCEIRA IDADE: um perfil epidemiológico de portadores de HIV/AIDS na terceira idade no município de Taubaté-SP

Abstract

Currently, what has been noticed is a high number of AIDS/HIV in the age group called the third age, referring to changes occurring in the course of the AIDS epidemic, which has demonstrated the exclusion of this group in prevention projects and programs. The better sexual performance of elderly people is directly reflected in AIDS, as they are relaxed when deciding to use condoms, seeing it as a method of preventing pregnancy and not as a protector against sexually transmitted diseases. The diversity of challenges brought by the AIDS HIV epidemic requires responses from health services and society in general, because despite the problem of being a carrier, they still face social and psychological impacts and prejudice. The work is an epidemiological study based on data available at the Health Department of the Municipality of Taubaté SP. It assesses the rate of HIV/AIDS carriers in old age in the period from 1989 to 2006. And the aim is to highlight the necessary care to be taken by the elderly, emphasizing their social environment and the importance of prevention policies. And from that we concluded The lack of initiative of the person to take the exam is the biggest obstacle today, and that the best thing to do is to help and encourage the practice of safe sex.