Effectiveness of a knowledge-contact program in improving nursing students’ attitudes and emotional competence in serving people living with HIV/AIDS

2010 ◽  
Vol 71 (1) ◽  
pp. 38-44 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jessie W. Yiu ◽  
Winnie W.S. Mak ◽  
Winnie S. Ho ◽  
Ying Yu Chui
2012 ◽  
Vol 30 (4) ◽  
pp. 433-439 ◽  
Author(s):  
Evşen Nazik ◽  
Sevban Arslan ◽  
Funda Özdemir ◽  
Serap Apay

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. 


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.


2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 16
Author(s):  
Anselmus Aristo Parut ◽  
I Gusti Ayu Puja Astuti Dewi ◽  
Pw Wulandari

Background: Stigma towards people living with HIV/AIDS is a problem in control, prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS. Stigma by health care worker in hospital is one of the  main challenges in preventing and manage HIV/AIDS especially in developing country. Methods : this is a cross-sectional study, respondents were bachelor of nursing students program regular, program transfer and recognition of prior learning program. We used KQ-18 questionnaire to assess HIV/AIDS related knowledge,  belief and values questionnaire to asses religiosity, modified Nurse AIDS Attitude Scale to assess stigma and stigma perception in workplace. Data were analyzed using SPSS 20. Descriptive statistics were conducted to summarize the sample characteristics. Results: A total 132 nursing students participated, recognition of prior learning nursing students have higher knowledge about HIV/AIDS (mean=13,84), bachelor of nursing students regular program have higher stigma (mean=96,30), person correlation analysis showed that there is a significant correlations between knowledge and stigma towards people living with HIV ( p= 0,001), regression analysis showed that p value = 0,000 which mean that educational background, work experiences and knowledge simultaneously affect stigma towards people living with HIV/AIDS. Conclusions : the finding of this research showed high magnitude of stigma towards people living with HIV/AIDS among nursing students, training and continuing education are needed to improve knowledge and reduce stigma towards people living with HIV/AIDS.


2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Wiwin Winarni ◽  
Sesilia Natasya Aulia

Background : Giving stigma toward people who live with HIV/AIDS is not only can befound on common people who live in society but also among health workers. It isunbelievable if health workers whose education background is health will do the samething toward people living with HIV/AIDS. Thus, it is necessary to have some strategies toprepare nursing students in order to reduce the discrimination which happen in healthservices facilities by health workers. Hence, the prevention efforts of HIV/AIDS cases inIndonesia can optimally be implemented.The purpose of this study : was to analyze the diversity of stigma level toward peopleliving with HIV/AIDS between the first year students and the third year students in PantiKosala Nursing Academy.This research used analytic with comparative design. The total population involved in thisresearch were 150 students of Panti Kosala Nursing Academy which was then dividedinto two groups. Group number one was consisted of 75 students from grade one andgroup number two was consisted of 75 students from grade three. Random sampling wasused as a sampling technic. Data was collected by using questionnaire. The data wasthen analyzed using Mann-Whitney aided by SPSS serial 16.There were three main results of this study : 1) The majority of first year students havehigh level of stigma toward people living with HIV/AIDS accounted for 57,33%. 2)Themajority of third year students have high level of stigma toward people living wthHIV/AIDS accounted for 53,33%. 3)The analysis of Mann-Whitney shows significancynumber p>0,721. It can be concluded that the stigma toward people living with HIV/AIDSof first year students as same as with the one of third year students.Keywords: stigma, people living with HIV/AIDS, nursing students


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