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Knowledge and attitude in relation to HIV/AIDS among in-service nurses of Calcutta.
J Indian Med Assoc ; 1997 Mar; 95(3): 75-7
Article in English | IMSEAR | ID: sea-98802
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Seventy-five senior nurses attending a workshop were surveyed with questionnaires and using two separate scales, their knowledge about transmission and precautionary measures, and their general attitude towards HIV/AIDS as well as willingness for patient-care were assessed. The nurses showed a satisfactory level of knowledge (mean percentage score 74.3), but misconceptions regarding disinfection and precautionary measures were present; 33% had overall negative attitudes and 24% unwilling to provide care for HIV-infected patients. Knowledge and attitude were positively correlated (r = .32). Knowledge deficits of some aspects of infection leading to fear of contagion and judgemental outlook towards HIV infection might lead to negative attitude impeding proper care. It is suggested that continuous in-service training be instituted to dispel misconceptions and to develop favourable and non-discriminatory attitude.
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Full text: Available Index: IMSEAR (South-East Asia) Main subject: Female / Humans / HIV Infections / Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice / Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Adult / Education, Nursing, Continuing / India / Middle Aged / Nurses Type of study: Qualitative research Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: English Journal: J Indian Med Assoc Year: 1997 Type: Article

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Full text: Available Index: IMSEAR (South-East Asia) Main subject: Female / Humans / HIV Infections / Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice / Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Adult / Education, Nursing, Continuing / India / Middle Aged / Nurses Type of study: Qualitative research Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: English Journal: J Indian Med Assoc Year: 1997 Type: Article