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Nursing faculty's knowledge and attitudes toward persons with AIDS
Summary
Fear and homophobia among nursing faculty were positively correlated, impacting willingness to care for persons with Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS). Knowledge did not significantly influence these attitudes, suggesting a need for affective domain education in AIDS care.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Public Health
- Social Psychology
Background:
- Previous research by Lester and Beard (1988) explored similar themes.
- Understanding faculty attitudes is crucial for effective nursing education regarding Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS).
- Mid-southern nursing faculty perceptions of AIDS patients were investigated.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the relationship between knowledge, fear, and homophobia in nursing faculty.
- To assess the willingness of nursing faculty to care for persons with AIDS.
- To extend prior research on faculty attitudes towards AIDS patients.
Main Methods:
- A 56-item questionnaire was administered to 45 nursing faculty members.
- Attitude questions assessed fear, homophobia, and intent to provide care.
- Statistical significance was determined at p < .01.
Main Results:
- A significant positive correlation was found between homophobia and fear (p < .01).
- No significant correlation was observed between knowledge and fear, homophobia, or willingness to care.
- Fear and homophobia were negatively associated with the intent to give care.
Conclusions:
- AIDS education should prioritize changing attitudes and values.
- Focusing on the affective domain is essential for effective AIDS education.
- Nursing faculty's fear and homophobia present barriers to caring for individuals with AIDS.
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