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Medical student attitudes towards HIV.

D Ivens¹, C Sabin

¹Marlborough Clinic, Royal Free Hospital, London, UK. daniel.ivens@royalfree.nhs.uk

International Journal of STD & AIDS

|August 24, 2006

Summary

Medical students generally hold positive attitudes toward people with HIV. Clinical attachments and factors like gender can significantly influence these views, promoting more patient-centered care.

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Area of Science:

Medical Education
Infectious Diseases
Public Health

Background:

Understanding medical student attitudes towards Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is crucial for effective patient care and destigmatization.
Previous research indicates varying levels of awareness and attitudes among healthcare professionals regarding HIV.

Purpose of the Study:

To assess medical student attitudes towards HIV-related issues.
To investigate the influence of student demographics, perceived infectivity, prior exposure, career aspirations, and clinical attachments on these attitudes.

Main Methods:

A self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data from medical students.
Data was gathered at the commencement and conclusion of a clinical attachment.
Response rates were 76% (183/240) at the start and 30% (72/240) at the end of the attachment.

Main Results:

The majority of medical students demonstrated positive attitudes towards individuals living with HIV.
Female students, those considering related specialties, and those exposed to an HIV-positive individual showed more patient-centered attitudes.
Significant shifts in attitudinal responses were observed after the clinical attachment.

Conclusions:

Medical students generally possess informed attitudes regarding HIV.
Student-specific factors and the experience of a clinical attachment can positively shape these attitudes.
Further interventions may enhance patient-centered care for individuals with HIV.

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