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DOCN M94A2122
TI Knowledge and attitude in relation to HIV/AIDS among in-service nurses
of Calcutta, India.
DT 9412
AU Dutta C; Bandyopadhyay D; Medical College, Calcutta, India.
SO Int Conf AIDS. 1994 Aug 7-12;10(1):376 (abstract no. PD0112). Unique
Identifier : AIDSLINE ICA10/94370453
AB OBJECTIVE: To assess knowledge about, and attitude to, HIV/AIDS among a
group of nurses in Calcutta, India, and to identify areas of knowledge
deficit and attitudes that may require modification. METHODS: 75 senior
nurses attending a workshop were surveyed with questionnaires and using
two separate scales, their knowledge about transmission, precautionary
measures, general attitude towards HIV/AIDS and willingness for
patient-care were assessed. RESULTS: The nurses showed a satisfactory
level of knowledge (mean percentage score 74.5), but misconceptions
regarding disinfection and precautionary measures were present. 33% had
overall negative attitudes and 24% unwilling to care for HIV-infected
patients. Knowledge and attitude were positively correlated (r = .32).
DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION: Knowledge deficits on 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 nondiscriminatory attitude.
DE Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/*NURSING/PREVENTION & CONTROL/
TRANSMISSION *Attitude of Health Personnel Curriculum *Developing
Countries Hospitals, Urban Human HIV Infections/PREVENTION &
CONTROL/*TRANSMISSION India *Inservice Training Knowledge, Attitudes,
Practice Nursing Staff, Hospital/*EDUCATION Universal Precautions
MEETING ABSTRACT
SOURCE: National Library of Medicine. NOTICE: This material may be
protected by Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.Code).