ABSTRACT
The objective of this study was to evaluate symptoms of anxiety and perceived stress, and social support in people living with HIV/AIDS in an antiretroviral treatment. The participants of this descriptive and cross-sectional study were 120 people (mean age = 42 years) in antiretroviral treatment for HIV/AIDS in public health services. The following instruments were administered: Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI), Perceived Stress Scale and Support Social Scale for People living with HIV/Aids. Social support is a factor of health protection on adherence to antiretroviral treatment. Social support is important since it is related to having access to health services and to information about the illness, feeling well about physical health, safety and to the environment where he/shethe patient lives.
Keywords:
health psychology; acquired immune deficiency syndrome; anxiety; stress; social support