Author/Authors :
Cheraghi، Mohammad Ali نويسنده PhD, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Cheraghi, Mohammad Ali , Mohammad Nejad، Esmaeil نويسنده Candidate of PHD in nursing, Imam Khomeini Clinical and Hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Mohammad Nejad, Esmaeil , Begjani، Jamaloddin نويسنده Candidate of PHD in nursing, Iranshahr Branch, Islamic Azad University, Iranshahr, Iran Begjani, Jamaloddin , Rabirad، Narmela نويسنده Secretary of Infection Control Committee, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Rabirad, Narmela , Ehsani، Seyyedeh Roghayeh نويسنده Imam Khomeini Clinical Hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran Ehsani, Seyyedeh Roghayeh , Akbari Kaji، Mohammad نويسنده MSc of Nursing, Young Researchers Club, Khorasgan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Khorasgan, Iran Akbari Kaji, Mohammad
Abstract :
Background:
HIV/AIDS is an infectious disease and the fourth cause of death in the world and.Iran and other Middle
East countries are suffering from it.Medical staff, particularly nurses are at risk for bloodborne pathogens especially
human immunodeficiency virus.We aimed to investigate educational needs of nurses about HIV/ AIDS.
Methods:
In this cross-sectional study, 196 nurses of Imam Khomeini Clinical and Hospital Complexin Tehran were
selected by simple random sampling method and completed self-administered two-part questionnaire, one dealing with
demographic data and other inquiring knowledge and attitude of nurses about HIV/AIDS.The data was analyzed by
SPSS version 16.
Results:
Knowledge (66. 73%) and attitude (62.19%) of nurses regarding HIV/AIDS were good condition.There was
no significant relationship between age, clinical experience and employment status with knowledge and attitude scores
(p > 0.05). There were significant relationship between history of nursing care of HIV patients and understanding ways
of disease transmission (P=0.03).About knowledge acquisition methods 50.51% of subjects had gained through
textbooks and retraining courses.87. 75% of nurses believed that HIV/AIDS patients should be supported, helped and
treated.There was significant relationship between knowledge and attitude regarding HIV/AIDS (P=0.003).
Conclusions:
continuing educational programs regarding AIDS for at risk groups such as nurses is recommended to
maintain the ideal level of knowledge for increasing awareness
