Educational technologies and practices for prevention of vertical HIV transmission

ABSTRACT Objective: to assess available evidence on educational technologies and practices for prevention of vertical HIV transmission. Method: LILACS, PubMed, Scopus, BDENF, between April and May 2016, with the descriptors: “Vertical Transmission of Infectious Disease”, “HIV”, “Health Education” and “Technology”. Results: there are 16 articles published between 2000 and 2014, mostly Brazilian and African, Cross-sectional and with low level of evidence. The studies covered the use of hard technologies, through video, radio and telephone, and soft, emphasizing, in particular, counseling. Conclusion: the studies recognize the importance of educational activities as a tool for health promotion in the context of vertical HIV transmission, despite reporting the need for constant training of professionals and urgency in the renewal of educational concepts and practices. Therefore, it is recommended to expand and consolidate health counseling and emphasize the role of nurses as an important actor in this setting.

摘要 研究目的：旨在评估用于预防艾滋病病毒（HIV）垂直传播的教育技术与相关实践的现有证据。研究方法：于2016年4月至5月期间，在LILACS、PubMed、Scopus、BDENF数据库中开展文献检索，检索词设置为：“传染性疾病垂直传播”、“艾滋病病毒（HIV）”、“健康教育”及“技术”。研究结果：共纳入2000年至2014年间发表的16篇相关文献，其中以巴西与非洲地区的研究占比最高，研究设计多为横断面研究，整体证据等级偏低。相关研究涵盖了视频、广播、电话等硬件技术的应用场景，同时聚焦以咨询为核心的软件技术应用。研究结论：尽管研究提出需对专业人员开展持续培训，并亟需更新教育理念与实践模式，但均认可教育活动作为艾滋病病毒垂直传播防控场景下健康促进工具的重要价值。据此，建议推广并巩固健康咨询服务，同时强调护士在该防控场景中的重要作用。