The role of nurses in the prevention of vertical HIV transmission: an integrative review
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.36489/saudecoletiva.2021v11i69p7898-7905Keywords:
HIV, Nursing;, Infectious Disease Transmission, Vertical.Abstract
OBJECTIVE: to analyze the role of nurses in the prevention of vertical transmission of HIV. METHOD: this is an integrative literature review. The databases LILACS, MedLine and BDENF were used. The research was carried out from September to December 2018, with the review of articles published between 2013 and 2017. RESULTS: Articles 1 and 2 brought the nurse's main action to carry out rapid tests against STIs, Article 3 brought the empowerment of the nurse in actions previously performed only by doctors, and article 4 brings as action a new approach in relation to mothers living with HIV. CONCLUSIONS: there was a great disparity in the service offered depending on the region. Despite this, it is noted that there are numerous and different actions by nurses regarding the prevention of vertical transmission of HIV, which are extremely important to obtain a greater and better quality of care for pregnant women and their newborns.