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DOCN M94A0137
TI [Relationship of AIDS-related knowledge with attitudes of nursing
students toward HIV-infected persons]
DT 9412
AU Okada K; Kodera R; Yasuda N; Ohara H; Nakamura Health Center, Kochi
Prefecture.
SO Nippon Koshu Eisei Zasshi. 1994 Jun;41(6):538-48. Unique Identifier :
AIDSLINE MED/94348110
AB The relationship of AIDS-related knowledge of nursing students to their
attitude toward HIV-infected persons was examined, and the effect of a
90-minute educational seminar on their knowledge and attitudes was
evaluated. A survey of 72 nursing students was performed in Kochi
prefecture in October, 1992 using a questionnaire. Eighty-six mothers
whose children received medical examinations at the health center of the
surveyed area during the same period functioned as the control group.
Although the students had more knowledge about HIV/AIDS, their attitudes
toward HIV-infected persons were no more positive than those of the
control group. However the higher their level of knowledge was, the more
positive their attitudes toward people with AIDS were. Two items of
knowledge: symptoms of infection and safety in sharing utensils appeared
to be related to positive attitudes. Those students who thought that the
number of HIV-infected persons will rapidly increase tended to respond
that they are worried about getting AIDS in the future; they will not
change their attitudes to their HIV-infected friends; and the persons
who got AIDS through coagulation factor products should be supported.
The results also show that a seminar about HIV/AIDS that provides
information in a short period of time is effective in reducing prejudice
and improving attitudes toward HIV-infected persons.
DE *Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Adult *Attitude of Health
Personnel *Attitude to Health English Abstract Female Health
Education Human *Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice Male Students,
Nursing/*PSYCHOLOGY JOURNAL ARTICLE
SOURCE: National Library of Medicine. NOTICE: This material may be
protected by Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.Code).