This research aims to understand the daily life of women after HIV/Aids infection as guiding principles for nursing care. Qualitative research, with the participation of 39 women who were receiving outpatient care for HIV in Fortaleza, in the state of Ceará. The data were collected through interviews and analyzed using Content Analysis. From the results, one category emerged: changes in the daily life of women after HIV infection, with three subcategories: changes in the emotional and family scopes; changes in the social, professional and leisure contexts; new daily habits aimed at quality of life. At the end of the study, it could be noted that the seropositive women experience situations of family abandonment, social isolation, stagnation of professional and leisure activities, due to the stigma caused by the disease. The statements showed that they reduced or stopped drinking, smoking and having unprotected sex. The results indicate the need for nursing care actions that address bio-psychosocial-spiritual issues.
Nursing care; Women; HIV