title: Prehospital providers' AIDS knowledge and attitudes.
abstract: Of the 110 career and volunteer prehospital care providers surveyed from two Maryland counties, about 20 percent were concerned about dealing with AIDS patients, including 24 percent who have considered leaving EMS due to the risk of HIV infection.
authors.forename: M E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Thompson
authors.forename: J N
authors.initials: JN
authors.lastname: Eastham
mesh_terms: D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000635:transmission; D000488:Allied Health Personnel / Q000523:psychology*; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D001364:Awareness; D004634:Emergency Medical Technicians / Q000193:education / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D008396:Maryland