Stories of pregnant women diagnosed with HIV, in the health center "Muey" Santa Elena

Abstract

Introduction. Pregnancy is a particularly momentous time in a woman's life, however, when a woman is diagnosed with HIV, pregnancy can become a time of great uncertainty and worry. Objective. This paper seeks to demonstrate the results obtained from the accounts of pregnant women diagnosed with HIV at the José Luis Tamayo "Muey" health center. Methodology. The work adopts a qualitative approach which deepens the analysis of the phenomena, inclusion criteria were established to ensure the objectivity and relevance of the study, such as being pregnant, having an HIV diagnosis and being of legal age, as well as the application of a qualitative analysis software Atlas its version 9. Results. The experiences of pregnant women diagnosed with HIV were evidenced through in-depth interviews to qualitatively identify the situations experienced by these vulnerable groups. Conclusion. Finally, analysis of the responses of HIV-positive expectant mothers shows that pregnancy with HIV can be a difficult experience, as these women face several emotional and health challenges.