Applied Nursing Research
Volume 21, Issue 3 , Pages 147-152, August 2008

Chinese nursing students' HIV/AIDS knowledge, attitudes, and practice intentions

  • Yinglan Li, RN, MSN

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author.
    • Nursing Department of Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, 410008 Changsha, Hunan Province, China
    • ,
  • Craig S. Scott, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Medical Education and Biomedical Informatics, School of Medicine, University of Washington, Box 357240, Seattle, WA 98195-7240, USA
    • ,
  • Li Li, RN

      Affiliations

    • Nursing School of Central South University, 410013 Changsha, Hunan Province, China

Received 31 May 2006; received in revised form 1 October 2006; accepted 16 October 2006.

Abstract 

Nurses have important roles in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) treatment and educational programs. Chinese senior nursing students completed a survey on HIV/AIDS knowledge, attitudes, and practice intentions. A weak positive relationship between attitudes and practice intentions (r = .140, P = .036) was noted. No significant associations between knowledge levels, attitudes, and practice intentions were found. Although the majority exhibited adequate knowledge of basic HIV transmission mechanisms, many disconcerting misconceptions were evident. Although most were empathetic to people with HIV/AIDS, stigmatization of high-risk groups persisted. Improved patient care will require intensified educational efforts and more positive attitudes toward persons with HIV/AIDS.

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PII: S0897-1897(06)00134-0

doi:10.1016/j.apnr.2006.10.004

Applied Nursing Research
Volume 21, Issue 3 , Pages 147-152, August 2008

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