title: Nurses' views on sexuality. Why, what, and how to change.
abstract: What practicing professional nurses believe about the sexual functioning of their patients has a direct influence on the patients' psychological well being. A preliminary investigation identifying some of nurses' beliefs demonstrated their attitudes and knowledge about the effects of chronic disease on sexuality. Staff development educators can assist nursing staff to change attitudes and improve knowledge through an educational program outlined in this article.
authors.forename: H S
authors.initials: HS
authors.lastname: Shah
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D003479:Curriculum; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007318:Inservice Training / Q000379:methods*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009740:Nursing Staff / Q000193:education / Q000523:psychology*; D012725:Sexual Behavior; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires