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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
SOURCE: National Library of Medicine. NOTICE: This material may be
protected by Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.Code).