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P R Duffy

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PubMed1993

A model for the integration of HIV/AIDS content into baccalaureate nursing curricula.

The HIV/AIDS epidemic has posed unprecedented challenges for nurse faculty. The purpose of this article is to describe a model for the integration of HIV/AIDS content into health professions' curricula over time, specifically into baccalaureate nursing programs. The model was developed through nurse faculty experience with a professional AIDS education project over five years, with over 16,000 trainees. The model includes three stages: the imported guest speaker, mainstreaming, and integration. In the last stage, it is noted that HIV/AIDS serves as a vehicle for curricular development that prepares nurses to meet care problems beyond those limited to HIV. It is hoped that this model will be useful for nurse educators now facing the complexities of curriculum development necessary in response to HIV/AIDS.

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome↗
PubMed1991

Effects of subject variables on attitude change and knowledge acquisition in an AIDS education program.

The need for improved knowledge and attitudes about HIV infection and HIV-infected clients has been documented, as has the effectiveness of AIDS education programs in affecting change in these characteristics of health care workers. Analyzing a sample of 336 health care providers, the current study assessed the impact of subject variables on knowledge and attitude change for health care providers after educational programs of 4 to 8 hours. Results indicated that several subject characteristics were significantly related to pretest levels of attitudes and knowledge. However, these same subject variables did not affect the degree of change on the attitude and knowledge scales. The importance of AIDS educators understanding the impact of subject variables on change is discussed.

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome↗