Pediatric nursing in the context of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in resource-poor settings--balancing the "art and the science".
Pediatric wards in South Africa are largely occupied by children with AIDS-related illnesses. This study uses qualitative inquiry involving focus groups with nurses into the needs of children, caregivers, and healthcare providers. The findings indicate changes to the nature of nursing practice, knowledge of nursing, and ethics of nursing care.
Govender
Linda
L
Child, Youth, Family and Social Development Unit, Human Sciences Research Council, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa. lgovender@hsrc.ac.za
Rochat
Tamsen
T
Richter
Linda
L
Rollins
Nigel
N
D002055:Burnout, Professional / Q000523:psychology; D017144:Focus Groups; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000451:nursing*; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand / Q000458:organization & administration; D006801:Humans; D008507:Medically Underserved Area; D033262:Narration; D024802:Nurse's Role; D010371:Pediatric Nursing / Q000941:ethics* / Q000379:methods*; D010561:Personnel Staffing and Scheduling / Q000458:organization & administration; D010687:Philosophy, Nursing; D011320:Primary Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration; D012944:Social Support; D013019:South Africa; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires