Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Preventing AIDS: knowledge, attitudes, and practices

J Lewis, K Doyle, L Roemer

    Journal of Gerontological Nursing
    |February 1, 1994
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Interleukin 1alpha, interleukin 1beta and interleukin 1 receptor gene polymorphisms in psoriatic arthritis.

    Rheumatology (Oxford, England)·2003
    Same author

    System, environmental, and policy changes: using the social-ecological model as a framework for evaluating nutrition education and social marketing programs with low-income audiences.

    Journal of nutrition education·2003
    Same author

    Review of evaluation tools used to assess the impact of nutrition education on dietary intake and quality, weight management practices, and physical activity of low-income audiences.

    Journal of nutrition education·2003
    Same author

    Endothelial function and coagulant factors in growth hormone-treated hypopituitary adults receiving desmopressin.

    The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism·2003
    Same author

    Isolation of cytomegalovirus and foamy virus from the drill monkey (Mandrillus leucophaeus) and prevalence of antibodies to these viruses amongst wild-born and captive-bred individuals.

    Archives of virology·2003
    Same author

    Does tape facilitate or inhibit the lower fibres of trapezius?

    Manual therapy·2003
    Same journal

    Research on Angiotensin Receptor-Neprilysin Inhibitor Use Across Care Settings, the Effectiveness of ALIGN, and Validating Measures Between the Electronic Health Record and Medicare Claims Showcased at #AGS26.

    Journal of gerontological nursing·2026
    Same journal

    Music for Health: Considerations for the Role of Music in Delirium Care.

    Journal of gerontological nursing·2026
    Same journal

    Readability and Linguistic Characteristics of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias Prevention, Symptom, and Treatment Information from Generative Artificial Intelligence Chatbots.

    Journal of gerontological nursing·2026
    Same journal

    Cultural Adaptation and Validation of the Empathy Circle in Dementia Care for Older Adults.

    Journal of gerontological nursing·2026
    Same journal

    Falls in Assisted Living Facilities: Can Artificial Intelligence Improve Documentation and Reduce Injury?

    Journal of gerontological nursing·2026
    Same journal

    Consistency in Advance Care Planning Awareness, Attitudes, and Engagement Among Older Adults With Chronic Diseases and Their Families in China: A Mixed Methods Study.

    Journal of gerontological nursing·2026
    See all related articles

    Healthcare professionals play a vital role in preventing HIV/AIDS spread through education. Many healthcare providers need better training on HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment to effectively advise patients.

    Area of Science:

    • Public Health
    • Infectious Disease Prevention
    • Healthcare Education

    Background:

    • Healthcare providers are crucial for advising patients on Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) prevention and treatment.
    • The extent of HIV/AIDS prevention is influenced by the educational and preventive measures undertaken by healthcare professionals.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess the knowledge and attitudes of healthcare professionals regarding HIV/AIDS.
    • To identify gaps in HIV/AIDS education among healthcare practitioners.
    • To recommend improvements in educational strategies for healthcare professionals involved in HIV/AIDS care.

    Main Methods:

    • A survey was conducted among healthcare professionals.
    • Data collected included their beliefs about patient treatment and their perceived adequacy of HIV/AIDS information.

    Related Experiment Videos

    Main Results:

    • Nurses surveyed affirmed their commitment to treating patients with HIV, stating they do not have the right to refuse care.
    • Twenty percent of surveyed healthcare professionals reported insufficient information regarding HIV/AIDS.
    • Nurse executives in long-term care facilities represented the largest group lacking adequate HIV information.

    Conclusions:

    • Enhanced and more effective educational methods are necessary to improve healthcare practitioners' knowledge of HIV/AIDS.
    • Addressing information gaps is critical for healthcare professionals to provide optimal prevention and treatment advice.
    • Continued education is essential for healthcare providers to combat the spread of HIV/AIDS effectively.