PERFIL SOCIODEMOGRÁFICO DAS MULHERES QUE CONVIVEM COM O HIV ACOMPANHADAS NO CTA-SAE DE UM MUNICÍPIO DO SERTÃO DE PERNAMBUCO

HIV, the cause of AIDS, remains a global public health concern, impacting communities and healthcare systems. In Brazil, Testing and Counseling Centers (CTAs) and Specialized Care Services (SAEs) are crucial for diagnosing, treating, and monitoring people living with HIV/AIDS. This study aimed to present the sociodemographic profile of women living with HIV who are followed up at the CTA/SAE in a municipality in the backlands of Pernambuco. It is an exploratory, analytical, crosssectional, prospective study with a qualitative approach based on databases. Thirty medical records of women living with HIV and receiving care at the CTA/SAE in Serra Talhada – PE were included. It was found that 30% of the women are between 20 and 29 years old, 30% between 50 and 59 years old, and 26.67% are aged 30 to 39. Regarding race, 83.33% self-identify as mixed-race, 13.33% as Black, and 3.33% as White. In terms of marital status, 46.66% did not provide information, while 26.67% are single. Regarding occupation, 46.67% are housekeepers/homemakers, followed by farmers at 23.33%. A total of 70.23% use the antiretrovirals Dolutegravir 50mg and the 2-in-1: Tenofovir 300mg + Lamivudine 300mg. Of the women, 73.33% have an undetectable viral load. This study concludes that the predominance of an effective therapeutic regimen, reflected by the high rate of undetectable viral load, demonstrates good treatment adherence. However, the challenge remains to further increase treatment adherence and provide continuous support so that all women achieve viral suppression.