The main discourses circulating in Brazil on the HIV and AIDS epidemic

Authors

  • Rodrigo Guimarães FATE-BH; UFMG, Faculdade de Letras
  • Aidê Ferreira Ferraz UFMG, Escola de Enfermagem , Núcleo de Estudos e Pesquisas sobre Comunicação em Enfermagem; UFPR, Grupo de Estudos sobre Família, Saúde e Desenvolvimento

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5935/2316-9389.2001.v5.50955

Keywords:

Stereotyping, Acquired Immunodeficiency, Syndrome/Psychology, HIV, Brazil, Non-Governmental Organizations

Abstract

This article focuses on the main discourses circulating on the social construct of the HIV-AIDS epidemic in Brazil, as well as their repercussion on the inscription and reaffirmation of the process of stigmatization in the life of people with HIV and AIDS. This article presents "the discourse of Science", "the conservative discourse on sexuality" and "the discourse of the AIDS NGO's". The authors conclude that reflecting on the discourse universe in which this epidemic is found is essential to the carrying out of research to favor a deeper analysis of psychic and social responses of individuals faced with positive diagnosis for HIV, as well as the repercussions in their lives.

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Published

2001-12-01

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 1 (2001)

Section

Reflection

License

Copyright (c) 2001 Reme: Revista Mineira de Enfermagem

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This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

How to Cite

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The main discourses circulating in Brazil on the HIV and AIDS epidemic. REME Rev Min Enferm. [Internet]. 2001 Dec. 1 [cited 2025 Dec. 24];5(1). Available from: https://periodicos.ufmg.br/index.php/reme/article/view/50955