Knowledge, Attitudes, and Willingness of Junior Health Care Professional Students to Provide Services for Patients With Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome

Balogun, Joseph A.; Kaplan, Margaret; Hoeberlein-Miller, Teresa M.; Anthony, Adrian; Lefkowitz, Rose; Hsia, Lily

doi:10.1097/00001416-199801000-00009

Cited by 7 publications

(5 citation statements)

References 0 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…The instrument used in this study has been found to be reliable and valid. For the attitude scale (both subscales combined), previous studies have reported reliability coefficients between 0.823 12 and 0.830 32 . In the present study, the Cronbach's alpha value was 0.965.…”

Section: Methodssupporting

confidence: 45%

Nurses' knowledge and attitudes to HIV/AIDS—An international comparison between Finland, Estonia and Lithuania

Suominen

Koponen²,

Mockienė

et al. 2010

Int J of Nursing Practice

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

This paper presents baseline data on nurses' knowledge of and attitudes to HIV/AIDS in three countries: Finland, Estonia and Lithuania. The prevalence of HIV/AIDS is steadily increasing in Finland, Estonia and Lithuania. At the same time, labour mobility and also nursing mobility between these countries increases. Previous international studies have shown that lack of knowledge and negative attitudes continue to exist. A total of 681 registered nurses from one Finnish (n = 322), one Estonian (n = 191) and one Lithuanian (n = 168) hospital were surveyed in spring 2006. The questionnaire was originally developed by Held in 1993 and modified for this study. The questionnaire has three scales: demographic and other background variable, nurses' knowledge related to HIV/AIDS, and nurses' attitudes towards people with HIV/AIDS and towards the disease itself. Across the whole sample respondents showed average levels of HIV/AIDS knowledge and attitudes towards people with HIV/AIDS. Years of work experience correlated negatively with the knowledge and attitude levels. A significant correlation was found between the level of knowledge and attitudes. Significant differences were found between countries, Finnish nurses showing the highest knowledge levels and most positive attitudes towards patients with HIV/AIDS. Factors positively influencing levels of knowledge and attitudes were education, previous experience of providing care to HIV/AIDS patient or knowing someone with the infection, and willingness to provide care to HIV/AIDS patients. Supplementary education is needed to strengthen nurses' knowledge. It is important to recognize that there might be differences in knowledge and attitudes between neighbour countries. This needs to be taken into account when planning education for degrees and for further nursing education.

show abstract

Section: Methodssupporting

confidence: 45%

Nurses' knowledge and attitudes to HIV/AIDS—An international comparison between Finland, Estonia and Lithuania

Suominen

Koponen²,

Mockienė

et al. 2010

Int J of Nursing Practice

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…Held (1993) reported reliability coefficients of 0·93 and 0·82 for the knowledge and attitude subscales, respectively (subscales 1 and 2), tested at a 1‐week interval. In a separate study, Balogun et al. (1998) reported correlation coefficients of 0·68 and 0·83, respectively, indicating moderate reproducibility with a test–retest interval of 5 weeks.…”

Section: The Studymentioning

confidence: 93%

“…Part II of the questionnaire comprised three subscales that evaluated respondents’ knowledge on AIDS, attitudes towards persons with AIDS and LOC giving care to patients with AIDS. Subscales 1 and 2 evaluated knowledge and attitudes towards AIDS using instruments developed by Held (1993), and adapted by Balogun et al. (1998).…”

Section: The Studymentioning

confidence: 99%

Caring for patients living with AIDS: knowledge, attitude and global level of comfort

Oyeyemi¹,

Oyeyemi²,

Bello³

2006

Journal of Advanced Nursing

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

The findings suggest that Nigerian nurses will hesitate to care for patients with acquired immune deficiency syndrome, and that there is potential for avoidance behaviour towards them. Periodic continuing education and curriculum enhancement to include clinical clerkship, structured experience, guided discussion on ethical scenarios and attitude exploration are suggested in order to achieve and maintain adequate knowledge and a positive attitude. University-based professional and postprofessional nursing education, which could enhance acquisition of a broad knowledge base, therefore represents the future direction.

show abstract

“…Held [11] reported reliability coefficients of 0.93 and 0.82 for the knowledge and attitude subscales respectively (subscales I and 2), tested in one-week interval. In a separate study, Balogun et al [12] reported correlation coefficient of 0.68 and 0.83 respectively indicating moderate reproducibility with a test retest interval of five weeks. Five randomly selected physicians across five specialty areas in one of the teaching hospitals agreed on the face validity of subscale 3 for assessing global comfort in caring for HIV infected patients.…”

Section: Instrumentsmentioning

confidence: 94%

“…They were also asked whether they would not wear gloves to casually handle someone with HIV/AIDS, and who has no open wound, whether they would recommend regular exercise, and whether they would refer AIDS patients for physiotherapy. Respondents were asked to rate their level of comfort on a five-point Likert scale from "Very Uncomfortable" (1) to "Very Comfortable" (5) Subscales 1 and 2 were originally developed by Held [11], and adapted by Balogun et al [12]. Held [11] reported reliability coefficients of 0.93 and 0.82 for the knowledge and attitude subscales respectively (subscales I and 2), tested in one-week interval.…”

Section: Instrumentsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Physicians and AIDS care: does knowledge influence their attitude and comfort in rendering care?

Adetoyeje¹,

Bo²,

Bello³

2008

African Journal of Health Sciences

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

SUMMARYAdequate knowledge, positive attitude, and feeling of comfort are important factors in providing compassionate care to patients. The purpose of this study was to assess physicians' knowledge, attitude and global comfort in caring for patients with AIDS (PWA), to determine the sociodemographic variables that could influence physicians' attitude and global comfort, and to identify any relationship between their knowledge, attitude and comfort. Consultants and residents (N=211) in two Nigerian teaching hospitals were surveyed using a two-part questionnaire. Part I elicited sociodemographic and previous AIDS encounter information, and Part II assessed knowledge, attitude and global comfort with AIDS patients care. Nigerian physicians showed satisfactory knowledge, but they harbored negative attitude and low level of comfort in caring for PWA. Previous AIDS care experience, age and being a consultant or a senior resident influenced attitude, while male gender and knowing someone with AIDS influenced global comfort. Knowledge is weakly but positively associated with attitude, while attitude is modestly associated with comfort. The study reinforced the need for an ongoing education focused on experiential learning, and professional socialization in order to influence physicians' attitude and enhance their feeling of comfort when caring for PWA.

show abstract

Knowledge, Attitudes, and Willingness of Junior Health Care Professional Students to Provide Services for Patients With Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome

Cited by 7 publications

References 0 publications

Nurses' knowledge and attitudes to HIV/AIDS—An international comparison between Finland, Estonia and Lithuania

Nurses' knowledge and attitudes to HIV/AIDS—An international comparison between Finland, Estonia and Lithuania

Caring for patients living with AIDS: knowledge, attitude and global level of comfort

Physicians and AIDS care: does knowledge influence their attitude and comfort in rendering care?

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About