title: AIDS and pregnancy. Survey of knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, and self-identification of risk.
abstract: A descriptive educational needs assessment was conducted at a southwestern military medical center on knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, and self-identification of risk factors for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). A self-report questionnaire was administered to 700 pregnant women. Misinformation and lack of knowledge about AIDS were identified. A small group of women reported that they were at risk for AIDS. The study findings support a need for AIDS educational programs for childbearing women.
authors.affiliation: William Beaumont Army Medical Center, Infectious Disease Service, El Paso, TX 79920-5001.
authors.forename: L B
authors.initials: LB
authors.lastname: McNicol
authors.forename: R E
authors.initials: RE
authors.lastname: Hadersbeck
authors.forename: D R
authors.initials: DR
authors.lastname: Dickens
authors.forename: J E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Brown
mesh_terms: D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology*; D000328:Adult; D003625:Data Collection; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D011247:Pregnancy; D011251:Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology*; D012306:Risk; D012307:Risk Factors; D012649:Self Concept