Knowledge on practice of HIV/AIDS-A study among nurses using structured teaching programme Jeyarathnam M.1, Karpagam A.1, Kamalaveni1,* 1Retired Professor, Department of Women's Studies, Eharathiar University *Corresponding Author: Assistant Professor, Department of Women's Studies, Eharathiar University, Coimbatore-641046. Tamil Nadu
Online published on 4 August, 2018. Abstract The adequate knowledge and positive attitude to HIV infection is an important factor in taking care of patients with HIV/AIDS. It will certainly influence HIV/AIDS patients to access quality care they require. Nurses with a positive attitude towards patients with HIV/AIDS will be a great asset for India. Knowledge on practice in this study refers to information or correct responses obtained from the nurses on items such as the nursing care of HIV/AIDS patients, prevention of transmission of HIV/AIDS, care of injury while taking care of HIV/AIDS patients, precautions while taking care of HIV/AIDS patients as measured by the questionnaire. The results of pre-test and post-test scores on knowledge on practice of HIV/AIDS demonstrate that the sample nurses have gained adequate knowledge on practice after undergoing the teaching programme. Top Keywords Knowledge, HIV/AIDS, Practice, Nurses, Teaching Programme. Top |