HIV infection and AIDS in England: the experience, knowledge and intentions of community nursing staff

A postal survey of 5243 community nursing staff throughout England sought information about their experience, education, knowledge, confidence and beliefs in relation to the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and the acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) A response rate of 74% was obtained Whil...

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Published in:Journal of advanced nursing 1990-03, Vol.15 (3), p.249-255
Main Authors: Bond, Senga, Rhodes, Tim, Philips, Peter, Setters, Jo, Foy, Christopher, Bond, John
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
AIDS/HIV
Community Health Nursing - methods
Confidentiality
England
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
HIV Infections - nursing
HIV Infections - prevention & control
HIV-1
Humans
Job Description
Nursing
Nursing Staff - education
Nursing Staff - psychology
Self Concept
Surveys and Questionnaires
Truth Disclosure
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Summary:A postal survey of 5243 community nursing staff throughout England sought information about their experience, education, knowledge, confidence and beliefs in relation to the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and the acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) A response rate of 74% was obtained While experience of patients positive for HIV antibody or with AIDS was limited, one‐third of community nursing staff had encountered patients worried about HIV infection However, most lacked confidence to provide health education, counselling and terminal care A quarter felt that they should have the right to refuse to care for patients with AIDS, while 85% were concerned about their lack of experience In order to play an effective role in the prevention and management of HIV infection, community nursing staff need to be assisted in making links between knowledge they already possess and its application to HIV infection, and in developing and practising skills
ISSN:0309-2402
1365-2648
DOI:10.1111/j.1365-2648.1990.tb01811.x