Background Coelho SJ. Living with HIV/AIDS in adolescence: factors for adherence to therapeutics. Dissertation (Master Degree)– Faculdade Israelita de Ciências da Saúde Albert Einstein – (FICSAE) Israeli College of Health Sciences Albert Einstein, São Paulo, 2019. 126f.

Methods Descriptive, qualitative and exploratory research with adolescents (10–19 years old) under treatment for HIV, in the unit that sets the benchmark for the treatment of HIV/AIDS in Salvador-Ba. EI: evaluation of database on adherence and socio-demographic characteristics of adolescents. EII: collection, through electronic chart, of information on sexual awakening, diagnosis and treatment. EIII: interview with the adolescents. For the analysis of data, it was used the technique of Bardin Content Analysis and the Health Beliefs Method.

Results The analysis of reviews resulted in four categories: perception of susceptibility to HIV, perception on the severity of HIV, noticed benefits ad barriers for the adherence to treatment. The lack of knowledge on HIV/AIDS, and unsafe sexual practices because of trust in the partner and/or stable relationships, showed low susceptibility to HIV/AIDS. Under the perception on the severity, they related the disease to critical condition and death; and that using illicit drugs and the religious extremism related to the cure, can alter the perception on the severity of AIDS. Support from the family, school, friends and health services, faith and religious practices were reported as fundamental for the treatment. Absence of family support and lack of discussions on the topic in schools, beyond prejudice and discrimination from friends, abusive use of drugs and extreme religiosity were factors that were said to hinder the treatment.

Conclusion There i slack of knowledge regarding HIV/AIDS with low perception of susceptibility in the acquisition of the virus. They highlighted the importance of the family, friends, school, faith and religious practices, and the work of the professionals for the adherence of the treatment.

Disclosure No significant relationships.