title: Managing HIV-positive and AIDS risks: educational and psychosocial resource assessment.
abstract: A needs assessment survey reveals many staff nurses incorrectly estimate the HIV contagion risk, inadequately follow universal precaution mandates, and are often unaware of available information and counseling resources. Nurses want current, reliable HIV-AIDS related information and counseling from credible, accessible, and readily available sources. Colleagues, families, and friends' attitudes decidedly influence nurses' capacity to cope emotionally.
authors.forename: R A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Raffin
authors.forename: D A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Gillies
authors.forename: E E
authors.initials: EE
authors.lastname: Hough
authors.forename: D L
authors.initials: DL
authors.lastname: Biordi
mesh_terms: D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000451:nursing*; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000517:prevention & control; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing; D006679:HIV Seropositivity / Q000451:nursing*; D006801:Humans; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000193:education / Q000523:psychology*; D012307:Risk Factors; D012944:Social Support; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000517:prevention & control*