CHALLENGES IN PROVIDING HUMANIZED NURSING CARE TO HIV-POSITIVE LGBT+ PATIENTS

Abstract

This study addresses the challenges faced in providing humanized nursing care to HIV-positive LGBT+ patients, highlighting the importance of inclusive, ethical, and effective care. The LGBT+ population presents specific vulnerabilities in accessing healthcare, often worsened by prejudice, discrimination, and gaps in professional nursing training. The literature shows that many professionals still lack preparation to address issues of gender, sexual orientation, and HIV/AIDS in an integrated way, which compromises care quality and perpetuates stigma. Methodology: This is a qualitative, descriptive study using an integrative literature review. Results and Discussion: Three main categories were identified: gaps and potential in professional training, the impact of discrimination on nursing care, and humanized care for HIV-positive LGBT+ patients. Educational gaps involve both technical knowledge and the lack of training to address emotional and psychosocial dimensions. Discrimination in healthcare services creates access barriers, harms patients' mental health, and hinders trust building. Humanized care is essential, promoting respect for gender identity and sexual orientation, treatment adherence, and improvement of physical and emotional health. Conclusion: Public policies, such as the National Policy for Comprehensive LGBT+ Health, are important advances, but effective implementation requires ongoing professional training and sensitization. Promoting inclusive environments and multidisciplinary care is key to ensuring equity and reducing disparities, consolidating a care model that is simultaneously technical, ethical, and humanized.