2018
DOI: 10.1590/2177-9465-ean-2017-0429
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Use of the Whatsapp application in health follow-up of people with HIV: a thematic analysis

Abstract: Objective: To investigate the statements of people living with HIV during a health follow-up through the WhatsApp® application. Methods: A descriptive study, using a qualitative approach, was conducted with 26 people accompanied by two specialized care services for HIV/AIDS in Fortaleza, Ceará. Data were collected from September 2016 to February 2017, with participants' statements given during the online follow-up and submitted to thematic content analysis. Results: The following categories emerged: difficul… Show more

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“…As tecnologias de comunicação foram percebidas de forma positiva na perspectiva de pacientes atendidos por um Programa de Telemedicina em Cardiologia no estado de Pernambuco, que afirmaram obter uma resposta rápida por parte dos profissionais de saúde de forma prática e fácil 23 . Destaca-se o acompanhamento em saúde pelo uso do WhatsApp ® , por ser um meio de comunicação aberto, imediato e acessível 24 .…”
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“…As tecnologias de comunicação foram percebidas de forma positiva na perspectiva de pacientes atendidos por um Programa de Telemedicina em Cardiologia no estado de Pernambuco, que afirmaram obter uma resposta rápida por parte dos profissionais de saúde de forma prática e fácil 23 . Destaca-se o acompanhamento em saúde pelo uso do WhatsApp ® , por ser um meio de comunicação aberto, imediato e acessível 24 .…”
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“…This application enables fast communication via text, voice, image, music and video messages over the Internet. Despite its growing use in the health area and the satisfactory results obtained (11) , further studies on the regulations on safety care and ethical responsibilities in the sharing of patient information via WhatsApp are needed (11)(12) .…”
Section: [] the Materials Used By The Ministry Of Health That Is The Clinical Management Of Tuberculosis Which Is Very Interactive Right?mentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Among the publications, one of the studies analyzed the testimonies of people with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) during health follow-up through the WhatsApp application, which promoted the patient's accessibility to health professionals and provided an open and immediate communication channel (33).…”
Section: Use Of Whatsapp For Data Collection In Scientific Productionsmentioning
confidence: 99%