Banca de DEFESA: MAX DOUGLAS ALVES SILVA

Uma banca de DEFESA de MESTRADO foi cadastrada pelo programa.
STUDENT : MAX DOUGLAS ALVES SILVA
DATE: 31/10/2023
TIME: 14:30
LOCAL: UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DE ALAGOAS
TITLE:

THE TONES OF VULNERABILITY: EPIDEMIOLOGICAL PROFILE AND WOMEN IN THE SCENARIO OF THE HIV EPIDEMIC IN BRAZIL

KEY WORDS:

Epidemiology; Gender; Health; Public policy; HIV/AIDS.

PAGES: 134
BIG AREA: Ciências Sociais Aplicadas
AREA: Serviço Social
SUBÁREA: Serviço Social Aplicado
SPECIALTY: Serviço Social da Saúde
SUMMARY:

The dissertation "The tones of vulnerability: Epidemiological Profile and women in the scenario of the HIV epidemic in Brazil" arises from an experience in the Multiprofessional Residency in Adult and Elderly Health at the Federal University of Alagoas. In one of the practice scenarios, which was allocated to the Infectious-Parasitic Diseases Unit (UDIP), the work of Social Services plays a crucial role in promoting health in a humanized, inclusive, informative, socializing and comprehensive way. In the work process carried out by the professional, there is a support group for people living with HIV. During this period, there was active participation in meetings and gatherings, where I observed a significant increase in the participation of women who shared their experiences and life stories. Furthermore, when analyzing the referrals made by the Testing and Counseling Center (CTA), it became clear that women were increasingly seeking HIV prevention and treatment services. This observation highlighted the importance of studying the epidemiological profile of women in this specific context. The study investigates the increasing vulnerability of women and their rise in the epidemiological context of HIV in Brazil, considering social, economic and cultural factors. The central objective is to promote critical reflection on the socio-historical and economic determinants that make women vulnerable and impact their rise in the context of the epidemiological profile of HIV in Brazil. The research adopts strategies that explore the intersection between health, race, gender and public policies over the last four decades, focusing on the gender perspective in light of critical thinking. The methodology involves an exploratory bibliographic and documentary analysis, using epidemiological bulletins from 2007 to 2021 and exploring legal aspects of Brazilian and international legislation. The research highlights social, cultural and historical determinants that contribute to the vulnerability of women, outlining complex gender inequalities that need to be fully understood in the entire context in which they are located to support more coherent, assertive and inclusive public and private social policies. To this end, the contribution of the present study immerses itself in history, resuming the process of appropriation and exploitation of women's time and bodies, in the so-called “primitive accumulation” (Marx, 2017; Federici, 2004), bringing the intersection of the sexual division of labor , gender and health. It can be seen that 40 years after the start of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Brazil, the infection has undergone several transformations, ranging from social, economic and cultural aspects, as well as political and affirmative ones. In recent years, Brazil has faced an ongoing battle against the HIV/AIDS epidemic. During the time frame, under different government administrations, the challenges associated with this disease persisted. When we closely analyze the situation of women, it becomes clear that the infection profile has undergone notable changes. Women experiencing HIV/AIDS still face deeply rooted stigmas, many of which are inextricably linked to complex issues such as race, ethnicity, gender, educational level and socioeconomic status.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Interno(a) - 2380826 - ANDREA PACHECO DE MESQUITA
Externo(a) à Instituição - EDEN ERICK HILARIO TENORIO DE LIMA - UNCISAL
Presidente - 1121158 - ELVIRA SIMOES BARRETTO
Interno(a) - 1121073 - ROSA LUCIA PREDES TRINDADE
Externo(a) ao Programa - 1573284 - TELMA LOW SILVA JUNQUEIRA - UFAL