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HIV/AIDS education for nurses in Poland

J Burgess1, I Chalecka, J Orlowska

  • 1Connecticut State Department of Education, Hartford, USA.

The Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care : JANAC
|July 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

A training course on Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) for Polish nurses improved comfort in discussing sensitive topics and boosted instructional confidence. The training addressed key concerns like infection fears and lack of information on drug users.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Infectious Disease Nursing
  • Medical Education

Background:

  • Healthcare professionals require specialized training to address complex health issues like HIV/AIDS.
  • Nurses in Poland identified specific concerns regarding HIV/AIDS education, including infection risks and social stigma.
  • Effective training is crucial for improving healthcare delivery in infectious disease management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the impact of an expert-led HIV/AIDS training course for nurses in Gdansk, Poland.
  • To identify and address specific professional concerns among Polish nurses related to HIV/AIDS care.
  • To evaluate changes in nurses' comfort levels and self-confidence in handling sensitive topics.

Main Methods:

  • An HIV/AIDS training course was developed and delivered by a joint American-Polish healthcare team.

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  • Pre-course and post-course evaluations were administered to assess knowledge, comfort, and confidence.
  • The training curriculum focused on addressing identified concerns such as fear of infection and stigma.

    • Main Results:

    • The training course successfully identified significant concerns among Polish nurses, including fear of infection, discomfort with male sexuality, and lack of information on drug users.
    • Post-course evaluations revealed significant improvements in nurses' comfort levels when discussing sensitive HIV/AIDS-related topics.
    • Nurses reported enhanced instructional self-confidence following the training program.

    Conclusions:

    • Targeted HIV/AIDS training can effectively address specific professional concerns of nurses.
    • Educational interventions can significantly improve healthcare providers' comfort and confidence in managing sensitive health issues.
    • Enhanced training is vital for improving the quality of care and reducing stigma associated with HIV/AIDS.