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Document 0680
DOCN M9490680
TI [Attitude of primary care personnel towards HIV infection. Results of a
survey]
DT 9411
AU Chamorro J; Valpuesta Y; Eiros JM; Moreno L; Gonzalez I; Martin C; Arias
JR; Rodriguez J; Del Pozo MA; Unidad de Enfermedades Infecciosas,
Hospital Universitario,; Facultad de Medicina, Valladolid.
SO Aten Primaria. 1994 May 31;13(9):484-6. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE
MED/94339291
AB OBJECTIVE. To evaluate the understanding, previous experience and
attitudes of Primary Care (PC) staff regarding the Human
Immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and to identify the preferred care
environment for these patients. DESIGN. An observation study of a
crossover type done by filling in a questionnaire. SETTING. Nine Primary
Care centres in the province of Valladolid. PATIENTS. Random sample of
the staff of the PC teams at the above-mentioned centres. RESULTS.
Questionnaires returned by 174 health-workers, averaging 34.5 years old,
were studied. 61.49% evaluated their own knowledge as acceptable, though
all those surveyed wished to broaden their information concerning HIV
infection. 71.83% had cared for under 5 patients in the previous ten
years. 20.69% would refuse to look after these patients. There was a
significant link between professionals' attitudes and the variables of
age and their particular professional activity. 80.23% chose a single
location as their preferred option for care, the majority in special
centres. CONCLUSIONS. The knowledge that Primary Care health staff have
about HIV infection does not seem to come from their experience in
handling these patients. To achieve a greater commitment of the PC
professional to caring for these patients, it would be necessary to
offer specific clinical, epidemiological and preventive training and
provide the requisite funds and resources. These kinds of study are a
contribution to the widening of the documentation on the level of
knowledge and attitudes towards HIV infection and their handling by
professionals working in PC teams.
DE Adult *Attitude of Health Personnel English Abstract Female Human
*HIV Infections Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice Male Middle Age
*Primary Health Care JOURNAL ARTICLE
SOURCE: National Library of Medicine. NOTICE: This material may be
protected by Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.Code).