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Non-HIV nurses' knowledge of HIV therapy
1Division (Continuing Care), School of Post-Registration Studies, Faculty of Health and Community Care, University of Central England, Birmingham. joy.hall@uce.ac.uk
Aim:
To investigate the level of knowledge about HIV among non-specialist nurses.
Method:
A purposive sample was taken of 124 students undertaking post-registration studies in nursing, midwifery and women's health. The instrument used was a questionnaire.
Results:
A response rate of 97.5 per cent was achieved (n = 121). The results showed a lack of knowledge among respondents about HIV therapy.
Conclusion:
Non-HIV nurses need a sound basic knowledge of HIV therapy to deliver safe, effective care to patients. Nurses need access to HIV awareness updates at trust level and HIV awareness courses at university level.