title: Human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immune deficiency syndrome: a survey of the knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs of Texas registered nurses in the 21st century.
abstract: There exist few studies in the United States that examine the knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs of registered nurses regarding persons with human immunodeficiency virus and acquired immune deficiency syndrome. This information is needed to determine curriculum changes and continuing education needs.
authors.affiliation: Kaner Medical Group, Bedford, Texas, USA.
authors.forename: Susan
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Watkins
authors.forename: Jennifer
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Gray
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000704:Analysis of Variance; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D003479:Curriculum; D004507:Education, Nursing, Associate; D004508:Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D004510:Education, Nursing, Diploma Programs; D004511:Education, Nursing, Graduate; D004522:Educational Status; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D008008:Licensure, Nursing; D020380:Needs Assessment / Q000458:organization & administration*; D015402:Nursing Education Research; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research; D009740:Nursing Staff / Q000193:education / Q000523:psychology; D009936:Organizational Innovation; D011287:Prejudice; D016730:Program Development; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013781:Texas / Q000453:epidemiology