["Revealing in the gerund": secrecy and stigma in practices of care for children and adolescents living with HIV/Aids]
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.This study examines how healthcare professionals disclose HIV diagnoses to children and adolescents. It highlights how managing this information impacts patient care and addresses stigma within institutional settings.
Area Of Science
- Sociology
- Public Health
- Pediatric Care
Context
- Analysis of care practices for children and adolescents with HIV/AIDS.
- Case study conducted in a public hospital outpatient clinic in Rio de Janeiro.
Purpose
- To analyze the process of HIV diagnosis disclosure to pediatric patients.
- To explore the role of secrecy, stigma, and understanding of the health condition.
Summary
- Employs Simmelian and Goffmanian sociology for analysis.
- Diagnosis revelation is a critical element throughout patient care.
- Examines institutional relationships and their effect on stigma and information management.
Impact
- Findings illuminate the complexities of HIV disclosure in pediatric care.
- Highlights how institutional dynamics shape patient experiences with stigma.
- Contributes to understanding progressive patient engagement with their health condition.
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