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Critical care nurses' attitudes toward, concerns about, and knowledge of the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. 1990

S Damrosch, and S Abbey, and A Warner, and S Guy
University of Maryland School of Nursing, Baltimore 21201.

Two samples of critical care nurses (from a secular teaching hospital and a religious-affiliated community hospital, respectively) were compared on their attitudes, concerns, and knowledge regarding the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Nurses from the teaching hospital had significantly (p = 0.003) more favorable attitudes toward patients with AIDS than did the community hospital nurses. Modal response in each group for perceived risk of acquiring AIDS from patients was 1 chance in 10,000. If given a choice, a sizable percentage in both the teaching (45%) and the community hospital (65%) groups would refuse to care for patients with AIDS. Those indicating preference for refusing showed significantly higher levels of concern and significantly less favorable attitudes than the others. Knowledge about AIDS was high, with means in each group exceeding 14 out of 16 possible points. Implications for nursing practice are discussed.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D007722 Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice Knowledge, attitudes, and associated behaviors which pertain to health-related topics such as PATHOLOGIC PROCESSES or diseases, their prevention, and treatment. This term refers to non-health workers and health workers (HEALTH PERSONNEL). Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
D009726 Nurses Professionals qualified by graduation from an accredited school of nursing and by passage of a national licensing examination to practice nursing. They provide services to patients requiring assistance in recovering or maintaining their physical or mental health. Nursing Personnel,Personnel, Nursing,Registered Nurses,Nurse,Nurse, Registered,Nurses, Registered,Registered Nurse
D003422 Critical Care Health care provided to a critically ill patient during a medical emergency or crisis. Intensive Care,Intensive Care, Surgical,Surgical Intensive Care,Care, Critical,Care, Intensive,Care, Surgical Intensive
D006764 Hospitals, Community Institutions with permanent facilities and organized medical staff which provide the full range of hospital services primarily to a neighborhood area. Community Hospital,Community Hospitals,Hospital, Community
D006784 Hospitals, Teaching Hospitals engaged in educational and research programs, as well as providing medical care to the patients. Hospital, Teaching,Teaching Hospital,Teaching Hospitals
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000163 Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome An acquired defect of cellular immunity associated with infection by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), a CD4-positive T-lymphocyte count under 200 cells/microliter or less than 14% of total lymphocytes, and increased susceptibility to opportunistic infections and malignant neoplasms. Clinical manifestations also include emaciation (wasting) and dementia. These elements reflect criteria for AIDS as defined by the CDC in 1993. AIDS,Immunodeficiency Syndrome, Acquired,Immunologic Deficiency Syndrome, Acquired,Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome,Acquired Immuno-Deficiency Syndrome,Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome,Acquired Immuno-Deficiency Syndromes,Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndromes,Immuno-Deficiency Syndrome, Acquired,Immuno-Deficiency Syndromes, Acquired,Immunodeficiency Syndromes, Acquired,Syndrome, Acquired Immuno-Deficiency,Syndrome, Acquired Immunodeficiency,Syndromes, Acquired Immuno-Deficiency,Syndromes, Acquired Immunodeficiency
D014481 United States A country in NORTH AMERICA between CANADA and MEXICO.

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