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[The child with AIDS].

M Guyonnet

    The Canadian Nurse
    |January 1, 1991
    PubMed
    Summary

    Nurses must overcome fear of AIDS contagion to support affected children and families. They will evolve into change agents promoting holistic health within multidisciplinary teams.

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    Area of Science:

    • Nursing
    • Public Health
    • Infectious Diseases

    Context:

    • Increasing prevalence of Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) impacting pediatric and family populations.
    • Healthcare settings necessitate addressing nurses' apprehension regarding AIDS transmission.
    • Growing need for specialized nursing roles in managing complex health challenges.

    Purpose:

    • To explore the evolving role of nurses in caring for families affected by AIDS.
    • To emphasize the importance of overcoming fear of contagion in healthcare professionals.
    • To highlight the transition of nurses into change agents for health promotion.

    Summary:

    • Nurses, both in hospitals and communities, must confront and overcome fears associated with Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) contagion.
    • The increasing number of children and families impacted by AIDS necessitates a shift in the traditional role of nurses as primary health providers.
    • Nurses will function as integral members of multidisciplinary health teams, actively promoting optimal physical, mental, and sexual health practices within the families under their care.

    Impact:

    • Enhanced capacity of nursing professionals to manage AIDS cases effectively and compassionately.
    • Improved health outcomes for children and families affected by AIDS through proactive health promotion.
    • Strengthened multidisciplinary collaboration in addressing the public health implications of AIDS.

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