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Chinese nursing students' HIV/AIDS knowledge, attitudes, and practice intentions.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  18684408     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Nurses have important roles in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) treatment and educational programs. Chinese senior nursing students completed a survey on HIV/AIDS knowledge, attitudes, and practice intentions. A weak positive relationship between attitudes and practice intentions (r = .140, P = .036) was noted. No significant associations between knowledge levels, attitudes, and practice intentions were found. Although the majority exhibited adequate knowledge of basic HIV transmission mechanisms, many disconcerting misconceptions were evident. Although most were empathetic to people with HIV/AIDS, stigmatization of high-risk groups persisted. Improved patient care will require intensified educational efforts and more positive attitudes toward persons with HIV/AIDS.
Authors:
Yinglan Li; Craig S Scott; Li Li
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Multicenter Study    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Applied nursing research : ANR     Volume:  21     ISSN:  1532-8201     ISO Abbreviation:  Appl Nurs Res     Publication Date:  2008 Aug 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2008-08-07     Completed Date:  2008-10-28     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8901557     Medline TA:  Appl Nurs Res     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  147-52     Citation Subset:  IM; N    
Affiliation:
Nursing Department of Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, 410008 Changsha, Hunan Province, China.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adolescent
Adult
China
Education, Nursing*
Female
HIV Infections / nursing*
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice*
Humans
Intention
Prejudice*
Students, Nursing*

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