title: Attitudes toward AIDS among a low-risk group of women.
abstract: A descriptive study presents the results of a 31-item questionnaire surveying the attitudes, fears, and perceived risks regarding acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) of patients at a freestanding maternity center located in a Washington, DC, suburb. The nonprobability, convenience sample of 200 females consists primarily of a homogenous group of white, middle- to upper-middle-class, well-educated women. Results of the research indicate a need for an educational program on AIDS designed for this population of women.
authors.affiliation: St. Paul Ramsey Medical Center, Minnesota.
authors.forename: P S
authors.initials: PS
authors.lastname: Glenn
authors.forename: L E
authors.initials: LE
authors.lastname: Nance-Spronson
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: McCartney
authors.forename: C E
authors.initials: CE
authors.lastname: Yesalis
mesh_terms: D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000635:transmission; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001294:Attitude to Health; D003717:Denial, Psychological; D005239:Fear; D005260:Female; D006266:Health Education / Q000592:standards; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009732:Nursing Care / Q000592:standards; D012307:Risk Factors; D012649:Self Concept; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires