title: AIDS-related knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors among 629 registered nurses at a Minnesota hospital: a descriptive study.
abstract: Since nurses play a pivotal role in many aspects of healthcare delivery, their knowledge, attitudes, and behavior in relation to AIDS are crucial. A descriptive study was done to discover the AIDS-related knowledge, attitudes, and behavior among registered nurses who practice in a hospital setting, and to describe the relationship of these findings with other variables. A 67-item survey was sent to 704 registered nurses at a 455-bed acute care teaching hospital and its associated clinics. The results indicated there is a considerable level of misinformation, mistrust, and fear regarding AIDS among RNs practicing in the hospital setting.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Campbell
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Maki
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Willenbring
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Henry
mesh_terms: D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000451:nursing* / Q000635:transmission; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D004522:Educational Status; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006784:Hospitals, Teaching; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D008910:Minnesota; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000193:education / Q000523:psychology*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires