Document 0013
 DOCN  M9490013
 TI    Attitudes of a group of South African speech and hearing therapists
       towards patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).
 DT    9411
 AU    Johnston E; Ross E; Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology,
       University of the; Witwatersrand.
 SO    S Afr J Commun Disord. 1991;38:49-62. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE
       MED/94323811
 AB    The present study investigated the attitudes, knowledge and fears of a
       group of 31 speech-language pathologists and audiologists working in 13
       hospital settings, concerning patients with AIDS/HIV. Individuals
       completed an anonymous, self-administered questionnaire assessing
       self-perceived level of knowledge, actual knowledge of modes of
       transmission of the AIDS virus and protection procedures, and attitudes
       and fears associated with treatment of AIDS/HIV patients. Qualitative
       data concerning responses to this epidemic were also obtained and
       statistical analyses were completed to determine the relationship
       between the above mentioned variables. Results indicate that the higher
       the respondents' level of actual knowledge, the more they reportedly
       feared the disease. No correlation was found between respondents' level
       of actual knowledge and their attitudes. Information needs were
       identified which have important implications for future education. In
       addition, proposed policy guidelines for speech-language pathologists
       and audiologists in contact with AIDS/HIV patients, based on the above
       results of the study are provided.
 DE    *Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/PREVENTION & CONTROL/  TRANSMISSION
       Fear  Female  Human  *Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice  Occupational
       Diseases/PSYCHOLOGY  Questionnaires  Risk Factors  *Speech-Language
       Pathology  Support, Non-U.S. Gov't  JOURNAL ARTICLE

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