title: Willingness to provide care and treatment for patients with HIV/AIDS.
abstract: This paper is derived from the findings of a larger study which examines nurses' and doctors' attitudes towards mainstreaming of hospital inpatient services for individuals with HIV/AIDS in general hospital wards. The aim of this paper is to discuss the factors which influence nurses' and doctors' willingness to provide care and treatment for patients with HIV/AIDS. Two methods of study are used in this research--a survey questionnaire and semi-structured interviews. The findings of this study provide several themes about the positive attributes associated with caring for and treating patients with HIV/AIDS. These include: that caring for and treating is personally and professionally rewarding; the need to be non-judgemental and accepting of others; that previous work or social experience is related to willingness to work with patients; the influence of family and colleague support in the work environment; and having a duty of care.
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Nursing, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia.
authors.forename: T V
authors.initials: TV
authors.lastname: McCann
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000451:nursing; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D008505:Medical Staff, Hospital; D009517:New South Wales; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital; D011287:Prejudice; D012919:Social Behavior; D012941:Social Responsibility; D012944:Social Support