DIAGNOSTIC PATHWAY: MAPPING OF LOCAL SERVICES AND HEALTH EDUCATION INTERVENTIONS FOR HIV-POSITIVE INDIVIDUALS
Keywords:
Health Education, Sexually Transmitted Disease, HIV SeropositivityAbstract
Introduction: The study “Diagnostic Pathway: Mapping Local Services and Health Education Interventions for HIV-Positive Individuals” addresses the contemporary challenges in tackling HIV/AIDS in Brazil, focusing on the epidemiological reality of Manaus-AM. It highlights the increase in cases in the Northern region and the structural inequalities that hinder access to testing and treatment, emphasizing the role of stigma, discrimination, and social vulnerabilities.
Objective: The main objective was to map health services dedicated to the diagnosis and follow-up of people living with HIV and to develop health education actions for prevention and strengthening self-care.
Methodology: Interventional in nature and educational in character, the study was conducted during a public event in Manaus, following the PICOS framework and integrating dialogic, accessible, and inclusive practices.
Results: The findings revealed engagement with 200 participants and identified an unequal distribution of services, which are concentrated in central areas. The educational interventions increased public knowledge, reduced stigma, and strengthened the connection between the community and health services.
Discussion: The study highlights the relevance of outreach actions in promoting equity and in integrating education and healthcare services within the community, reinforcing ethical and humanizing competencies.
Final Considerations: The study confirms that participatory health education is an effective tool for social empowerment, combined prevention, and the reduction of territorial inequities, recommending the expansion of community-based and technological strategies to achieve broader reach.
