scholarly journals Knowledge and Attitudes about HIV/AIDS among Homoeopathic Practitioners and Educators in India

2008 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 221-225 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adeline Nyamathi ◽  
Vijay Pal Singh ◽  
Ann Lowe ◽  
Anil Khurana ◽  
Divya Taneja ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Patient Centered ◽  
Efficient Manner ◽  
Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Aids Knowledge ◽  
Prevention Counseling ◽  
Aids Information ◽  
Provide Health Care ◽  
Hiv Aids

This study is designed to assess AIDS knowledge among Homeopathy educators and physicians in India, which has not been evaluated previously. India now has the largest number of HIV infected persons worldwide, with an estimated cumulative 5.1 million infections. Homeopathy is the dominant system among the nationally-recognized alternative or complementary systems of medicine, which collectively provide health care to around 600 million people in India. Homeopathy, with its holistic and patient-centered approach, has a wide reach to people at risk of contracting human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Participants were 68 homeopathy physicians (34 educators and 34 practitioners) who completed a CDC questionnaire measuring HIV/AIDS Knowledge regarding AIDS. This study reports the current level of knowledge of, and attitudes about, HIV/AIDS among homeopathy educators and practitioners. These findings will assist in the development of an education module to equip homeopathic health care personnel to impart accurate AIDS information and prevention counseling to their patients in an efficient manner.

scholarly journals Influence of Access to HIV/AIDS Information on the Knowledge of Federal University Undergraduates in Nigeria

Libri ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 68 (2) ◽  
pp. 149-164
Author(s):  
Olubanke Mofoluwaso Bankole ◽  
Abiola Abioye
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Service Organizations ◽  
Unprotected Sexual Intercourse ◽  
Significant Relationships ◽  
Aids Knowledge ◽  
University Undergraduates ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
Aids Information ◽  
Hiv Aids

Abstract Information and knowledge are the foremost tools in fighting the scourge of HIV/AIDS. Previous studies have focused more on HIV/AIDS and Nigerian undergraduates’ attitudes, beliefs and protective practices than how information factors influence their knowledge of the pandemic. This study, therefore, investigated the influence of access to HIV/AIDS information on its knowledge among undergraduates of federal universities in Nigeria. The study adopted the descriptive survey research design, with a combination of the purposive, proportionate and stratified random sampling technique used to select 1,679 undergraduates from five universities across five geopolitical zones of Nigeria. Questionnaire was the instrument used for collecting data, which were analyzed using Pearson’s product moment correlation and multiple regression. The most accessible sources of HIV/AIDS information among undergraduates were television (94.5 %), radio (93.0 %) and the Internet/ICT centers (90.5 %). The types of HIV/AIDS information frequently assessed were information on how to refuse sex (Mean=3.15), how to be faithful to one partner (Mean=3.12), sharing of sharp objects (Mean=3.12), blood transfusion (Mean=3.11), unprotected sexual intercourse (Mean=3.10) and how to use condoms correctly (Mean=3.09). Access to HIV/AIDS information (r=0.15) resulted in positive significant relationships with HIV/AIDS knowledge, thus access to HIV/AIDS information has a positive influence on the promotion of knowledge of HIV/AIDS among undergraduates. The level of study was also a predictor of HIV/AIDS knowledge, which was not the case for factors of age, discipline, gender, marital status, tribe and religion. The AIDS service organizations and program developers should come up with strategies that would strengthen and improve the content, accuracy and ease of understanding of HIV/AIDS information that students have access to in order to facilitate its use.

scholarly journals HIV/AIDS occupational exposure and integrative care; knowledge, attitude, and skills of healthcare workers in Gansu Province, China

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (10) ◽  
pp. 3501
Author(s):  
Leela S. Mundra ◽  
Sadaf Aslam ◽  
Juxia Zhang ◽  
Han Lin ◽  
Peng Xu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Occupational Exposure ◽  
Infection Control ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Gansu Province ◽  
Composite Score ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Hiv Aids

Background: For HIV infected patients, distinct infectious disease hospitals currently exist in China, therefore, attitudes promoting separation within health care settings persist both in healthcare workers and community. The misinformation and fear of infection negatively affect Health Care Workers, (HCWs) attitudes towards caring for patients with HIV. However, the level of knowledge, attitudes, and skills (KAS) towards occupational exposure to HIV and post-exposure standards of care are unknown in Gansu, China. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and skills of health care workers regarding HIV occupational exposure and treatment. We analyzed findings in a total of 324 HCWs through a self-reported questionnaire. Results: HCWs with a higher than average KAS composite score compared to HCWs with a lower KAS score were more likely to be working clinically (p=0.0023), and had completed a university degree or above (p=0.0370). The univariate analysis model also showed additional factors that HCWs having a higher KAS composite score were significantly associated with being a physician (OR 9.22; p=0.045) and receiving formal infection control training (OR 4.20; p<0.0001). Conclusions: Our study provides considerable information on occupational exposure regarding HIV/AIDS in Gansu Province of China. A continuous education is necessary to increase the level of knowledge, attitude and skills of HCWs about the risk of infection at the workplace. With the adoption of standardized occupational exposure protocols and infection control programs, we should be able to reduce barriers of HIV care into general hospital facilities which in turn can modify their attitudes. 

scholarly journals Gambaran Tingkat Pengetahuan Wanita Usia Subur Tentang HIV/AIDS di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Gurah Kabupaten Kediri

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 12-27
Author(s):  
Ratna Frenty Nurkhalim
Keyword(s):  
Human Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Women Of Childbearing Age ◽  
Childbearing Age ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Hiv Aids

HIV / AIDS is an infectious disease caused by infection with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) which attacks the immune system. (RI Ministry of Health, 2017). The high case of HIV / AIDS in women is feared to have an impact on the increase in cases of HIV / AIDS in children who get from perinatal transmission or transmission of infections that occur during pregnancy or childbirth. Another contributing factor is the lack of knowledge and awareness about HIV / AIDS that has threatened ordinary people including women of childbearing age. This study aims to determine the level of knowledge of women of childbearing age about HIV / AIDS in the Gurah Health Center area of ​​Kediri Regency. The method used was cross-sectional by distributing questionnaires to a group of women of childbearing age with a total sample of 98 respondents. With variables including the characteristics of respondents and knowledge of HIV / AIDS. Based on the research results obtained for the most age at the end of adulthood (35.7%), the most education was high school / vocational school (62.2%), IRT work (65.3%), electronic media information sources (41.8%). While knowledge of HIV / AIDS was sufficient as much as 43.9%, knowledge about transmission is low (49.9%), knowledge of prevention about limiting sexual relations (70.4%), condom use (55.1%), knowledge of signs and symptoms of people appear healthy (73.5%) , knowledge of characteristics affected by HIV / AIDS (59.2%), knowledge of prevention of HIV / AIDS testing (54.1%), and place of testing services (53.1%). The conclusion that can be taken was the level of knowledge of women of childbearing age about HIV / AIDS was in the sufficient category and was expected to be further improved so that it becomes a high level by conducting counseling by health workers in the Puskesmas and other agencies.   HIV/AIDS merupakan penyakit menular yang disebabkan oleh infeksi Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) yang menyerang sistem kekebalan tubuh. (Kemenkes RI, 2017). Tingginya kasus HIV/AIDS pada perempuan dikhawatirkan akan ikut berdampak pada peningkatan kasus HIV/AIDS pada anak-anak yang didapat dari penularan melalui perinatal atau penularan infeksi yang terjadi pada saat kehamilan atau persalinan. Faktor penyebab lainnya adalah kurangnya pengetahuan dan kesadaran tentang HIV/AIDS yang telah mengancam kalangan orang biasa termasuk wanita usia subur. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui tingkat pengetahuan wanita usia subur tentang HIV/AIDS di wilayah Puskesmas Gurah Kabupaten Kediri. Metode yang digunakan adalah cross-sectional dengan menyebarkan kuesioner ke kelompok wanita usia subur dengan jumlah sampel sebanyak 98 responden. Dengan variabel meliputi karakteristik responden dan pengetahuan HIV/AIDS. Berdasarkan penelitian diperoleh hasil untuk usia terbanyak pada dewasa akhir (35.7%), pendidikan terbanyak yaitu SMA/SMK (62.2%), pekerjaan IRT (65.3%), sumber informasi media elektronik ( 41.8%). Sedangkan pengetahuan HIV/AIDS yaitu cukup sebanyak 43.9%, pengetahuan mengenai penularan yaitu rendah (49.9%), pengetahuan pencegahan tentang membatasi hubungan seksual (70.4%), pemakaian kondom (55.1%), pengetahuan tanda dan gejala orang tampak sehat (73.5%), pengetahuan ciri terkena HIV/AIDS (59.2%), pengetahuan penanggulangan adanya tes HIV/AIDS (54.1%), dan tempat pelayanan tes (53.1%). Simpulan yang dapat diambil adalah tingkat pengetahuan wanita usia subur tentang HIV/AIDS berada pada kategori cukup dan diharapkan dapat lebih ditingkatkan sehingga menjadi tingkatan yang tinggi dengan dilakukan penyuluhan oleh tenaga kesehatan yang ada di Puskesmas maupun instansi lainnya.

scholarly journals LEVEL OF KNOWLEDGE REGARDING HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS/ACQUIRED IMMUNE DEFICIENCY SYNDROME AND PEOPLE LIVING WITH HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS AMONG HEALTH-CARE STUDENTS OF SELECTED COLLEGES IN CHENNAI

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 251
Author(s):  
Kanniammal Chinnathambi ◽  
Latha Mangeswari ◽  
Jaideep Mahendra
Keyword(s):  
Immune Deficiency ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Human Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Immune Deficiency Syndrome ◽  
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome ◽  
Deficiency Syndrome ◽  
Health Care Students ◽  
Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Acquired Immune Deficiency

Objective:  The  aim  of  the  study  was  to  assess  the  level  of  knowledge  among  health-care  students  (HCS)  toward  human  immunodeficiency virus/acquired immune deficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) and people living with HIV (PLHIV) in dental and nursing colleges at Chennai.Methods: A quantitative approach and descriptive research design were adopted for the present study. HIV knowledge questionnaire-45 was used to assess the level of knowledge regarding HIV and PLHIV. Nonprobability convenient sampling technique was used for the selection of samples.Results: The collected data were analyzed using SPSS. Among 600 HCS, 274 (46%) had inadequate knowledge, 191 (32%) had moderately adequate knowledge, and about 135 (23%) students had adequate knowledge. The mean knowledge score was 10.94.Conclusion: HCS are in need of intense teaching program with various teaching methods which help to enhance their knowledge level and to eliminate the fear and stigma about handling of PLHIV.Keywords: The health-care students, Level of knowledge, Human immunodeficiency virus/Acquired immune deficiency syndrome, People living with human immunodeficiency virus.

scholarly journals Social stigma in health care to people with HIV/AIDS by healthcare professionals and students. Literature review.

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 60-63
Author(s):  
Constanza Ocampo ◽  
Paula Otárola
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Social Factors ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Social Stigma ◽  
Negative Influence ◽  
Academic Training ◽  
Warning Sign ◽  
Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Hiv Aids

The number of people infected with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) in Chile, and especially in the Biobío region, has increased over the last decade, which constitutes a warning sign for healthcare in our country. HIV infection is strongly conditioned by social factors, such as stigma and discrimination, which still are associated with it. These stigmas are manifested in various forms and lead to complex consequences that have a negative influence on prevention, diagnosis, treatment and quality of life. Therefore, it is necessary to identify them, in order to propose education strategies for managing HIV patients, starting from the academic training of healthcare students, who as future professionals will probably be in touch with these patients. The objective of this article is to review the phenomenon of social stigma in health care to people with HIV/AIDS by healthcare professionals and students.

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