Turkish Nursing Students’ Attitudes About Patients Living With HIV/AIDS

2012 ◽  
Vol 30 (4) ◽  
pp. 433-439 ◽  
Author(s):  
Evşen Nazik ◽  
Sevban Arslan ◽  
Funda Özdemir ◽  
Serap Apay
2009 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 282-289 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tarja Suominen ◽  
Niina Koponen ◽  
Vida Staniuliene ◽  
Natalja Istomina ◽  
Ilme Aro ◽  
...  

Author(s):  
María Adelaida Álvarez-Serrano ◽  
Encarnación Martínez-García ◽  
Adelina Martín-Salvador ◽  
María Gázquez-López ◽  
María Dolores Pozo-Cano ◽  
...  

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection is still a public health issue. Human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immune deficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) creates, in society, stigmatizing attitudes, fear, and discrimination against infected people; even health professionals do not feel trained enough to adequately take care of these patients, which affects the quality of care provided to such patients. The purpose of this study was to explore nursing students’ attitudes and other related factors toward people with HIV/AIDS, as well as their evolution in subsequent academic years. A cross-sectional study was performed with students in four academic years from four Spanish health sciences institutions (n = 384). Data were collected voluntarily and on an anonymous basis, utilizing the “Nursing students’ attitudes toward AIDS” (EASE) validated scale. The students’ attitudes toward people with HIV/AIDS were relatively positive, with a total mean EASE value of 85.25 ± 9.80. Statistically significant differences were observed according to the academic year (p = 0.041), in 4 out of 21 items of the scale and among students with no religious beliefs. By adjusting every variable, only the weak association with religion was maintained (p = 0.045).


2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Angga Wilandika

ABSTRAKStigma dan diskriminasi terhadap orang dengan HIV/AIDS (ODHA), terutama pada kalangan perawat merupakan permasalahan yang dapat memengaruhi perawatan dan kualitas hidup ODHA. Ketidaktahuan mengenai penyakit HIV/AIDS sejak perawat masih dalam masa pendidikan merupakan permasalahan yang dapat mengarahkan kepada stigma dan diskriminasi dalam perawatan ODHA. Upaya untuk mereduksi stigma negatif terhadap ODHA yang dilakukan oleh mahasiswa keperawatan dapat dilakukan melalui pemberian pengetahuan dengan metode case-based learning. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah teridentifikasinya pengaruh metode case-based learning terhadap pengetahuan mahasiswa keperawatan tentang HIV/AIDS, stigma dan penerimaan pada ODHA. Metode penelitian ini menggunakan quasi-experimental dengan rancangan penelitian single group pretest-posttest. Sebanyak 49 mahasiswa yang mengikuti pembelajaran pada mata kuliah Keperawatan Medikal Bedah dilibatkan secara total sampling. Analisis deskriptif menggunakan mean, standar deviasi, persentase dan distribusi frekuensi. Sementara, analisis inferensial menggunakan Uji T. Hasil penelitian membuktikan adanya perbedaan dari pengetahuan mahasiswa tentang HIV/AIDS, stigma terhadap ODHA dan penerimaan mahasiswa pada ODHA sebelum dan sesudah case-based learning. Analisis lebih lanjut menemukan pengaruh signifikan (p < 0,005) dari metode case-based learning terhadap pengetahuan, stigma dan penerimaan mahasiswa keperawatan.Hasil temuan ini dapat digunakan oleh kalangan akademisi dan praktisi kesehatan dalam pengembangan program pendidikan yang dapat meningkatkan pengetahuan, mereduksi stigma negatif terhadap ODHA dan meningkatkan kemauan untuk menerima ODHA dilingkungan mereka. Lebih lanjut dapat dikembangkan penelitian mengenai pengembangan strategi metode case-based learning dalam intervensi untuk menurunkan stigma yang lebih luas dan tidak terbatas hanya pada kalangan mahasiswa, melainkan pada petugas kesehatan yang langsung berhubungan dengan pasien terinfeksi HIV/AIDS ABSTRACTStigma and discrimination against people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA), especially came from nurses was a problem that can affect the quality of care and quality of life of PLWHA. Ignorance about HIV/AIDS since the nurses are still in education is a problem that can lead to stigma and discrimination in treatment for PLWHA. The efforts to reduce the negative stigma against PLWHA performed by nursing students can be done through the provision of knowledge with case-based learning methods. The purpose of this study is the identification of the influence of methods of case-based learning to the knowledge of nursing students about HIV/AIDS, stigma and acceptance of people living with HIV. The study employed a quasi-experimental study with single group pretest-posttest. The sample size comprised 94 nursing college students who was attended Medical-Surgical Nursing Course with total sampling. Descriptive analysis using mean, standard deviation, percentage and frequency distribution. Meanwhile, inferential analysis using T-test. The result was found the differences in nursing college student knowledge about HIV/AIDS, stigma against PLWHA and the acceptance to PLWHA, before and after case-based learning. Further analysis revealed a significant effect (p <0.005) of methods of case-based learning toward a knowledge of HIV/AIDS, stigma and acceptance of nursing students for PLWHA in neighborhood. These findings can be used by academic and health professionals, to develop education program strategic to increase the knowlegde of nursing college student about HIV/AIDS, to reduction thenegative stigma againts PLWHA, and to raise the acceptance toward PLWHA in neighborhood. The further research can be focus on the development strategry of case-based learning methode in interventions to reduce stigma broader, not limited to the nursing student, meanwhile for health care workers that directly work with HIV/AIDS infected patient. 


2015 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 18-28
Author(s):  
Baitesda Suba

Introduction. Improving nurses and nursing student’s knowledge and attitudes toward patients with HIV/AIDS is vital for providing quality care to each patients. The purpose of this study is to identify the knowledge and the attitudes of nursing students toward patients living with HIV/AIDS. Methods. This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted at Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Klabat (Unklab), Airmadidi. The inclusion criteria for the nursing students were as follows: being at least 18 years of age; being a fourth-year in course and as a nurse profession program nursing student; and having consent to participate in the research. The sample comprised of 90 nursing students. The study used two data collection tools: (1) the HIV/AIDS Knowledge Questionnaire and (2) the HIV/AIDS Attitude Questionnaire. Results. Participant’s knowledge were moderate or good, but they generally have negative attitude towards patients with HIV/AIDS. On the result of statistic test, there was no statistically significant relation between nursing students  knowledge level and attitude scale toward patients with HIV/AIDS,    p = 0.804 (p > 0,05). Conclusions. The current results reveal that nursing students have good knowledge of HIV/AIDS, but they have a negative attitude. Therefore their attitudes need to be improved.Keyword: HIV/AIDS, knowledge, attitudes, nursing student Full printable version: PDF


2017 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 1087-1100 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Pickles ◽  
Sheryl de Lacey ◽  
Lindy King

Background: Studies have established that negative perceptions of people living with HIV/AIDS exist among nursing students throughout the world, perceptions which can be detrimental to the delivery of high-quality nursing care. Objectives: The purpose of this research was to explore socio-cultural influences on the perceptions of nursing students towards caring for people living with HIV/AIDS. Research design: The study was guided by stigma theory, a qualitative descriptive research approach was adopted. Data collected via semi-structured interviews were thematically analysed. Participants and research context: Participants were 21 international and Australian undergraduate nursing students enrolled in a Bachelor of Nursing programme at an Australian university. Ethical considerations: Ethical approval was granted by the Social and Behavioural Research Ethics Committee at the study university. Participation was entirely voluntary; informed consent was obtained before the study commenced; confidentiality and anonymity were assured. Findings: Three major themes were found: blame, othering and values. Complex and interrelated factors constructed participant perceptions of people living with HIV/AIDS, perceptions underscored by the prevailing culturally construed blame and othering associated with HIV/AIDS. The study found discordance between the negative personal beliefs and perceptions some nursing students have towards people living with HIV/AIDS, and the professional values expected of them as Registered Nurses. Discussion: There was considerable commonality between this and previous studies on how homosexuality and illicit drug use were perceived and stigmatised, correlating with the blame directed towards people living with HIV/AIDS. These perceptions indicated some nursing students potentially risked not fulfilling the ethical and professional obligations the Registered Nurse. Conclusion: Nursing curriculum should be strengthened in relation to comprehending the meaning of being stigmatised by society. Educational institutions need to work towards enhancing strategies that assist nursing students to reconcile any incongruity between their personal beliefs and requisite professional nursing values.


2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 82
Author(s):  
Geethika N. Nanayakkara ◽  
Eun-Ok Choi

Objective: Prevalence of HIV is low in Sri Lanka. However, the incidence is rising gradually. Reducing stigmatization and discrimination of people living with HIV is important in health care settings. Nurses who have an important role in caring for HIV patients should have good knowledge to achieve this. The aim of this study was to identify the specific areas of knowledge deficit on HIV/AIDS among 2nd year nursing student in Sri Lanka.Methods: In-depth analysis of the knowledge component of the pretest responses of a study assessing the effectiveness of AIDS education program on nursing students’ AIDS knowledge and AIDS attitudes in Sri Lanka.Results: The results show poor knowledge of HIV and important knowledge gaps in areas of modes of transmission of HIV, mother to child transmission and universal precautions. Very high percentage believed they are at higher risk of contracting HIV due to the nature of their job, while the knowledge on post-exposure prophylaxis was poor.Conclusions: Correction of these knowledge gaps and improving knowledge on HIV/AIDS among nursing students is very important as they are going to be future nurses and they have a very important role in reducing the discrimination and stigmatization of people living with HIV.


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