PRESCRIÇÃO DE PROFILAXIA POS EXPOSIÇÃO AO VÍRUS DA IMUNODEFICIÊNCIA HUMANA POR ENFERMEIROS.

Objective: To analyze and compare prophylaxis prescriptions after exposure to the human immunodeficiency virus by nurses and doctors in public health services in Florianópolis. Methods: Retrospective exploratory descriptive study with a quantitative approach, which aimed to identify prophylaxis prescriptions after exposure to the HIV virus according to data from reports from the Medication Logistics Control System and the CELK Saúde electronic medical record system from May 2020 to May 2022. Results: The research demonstrated that there were 2899 PEP prescriptions in the municipality, 540 of which were carried out by nurses and 1315 by doctors and other prescriptions were disregarded from the research due to inconsistencies. Conclusion: The research numbers indicated a lower number of nursing prescriptions than that of medical professionals. Despite prescriptions being reduced in number when compared to doctors, nursing professionals play a prominent role in increasing adherence to health treatments, early diagnoses and reducing seroconversions. For this reason, it is crucial to promote prescriptive autonomy in this profession, given the importance of nurses in increasing access to healthcare. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]