Attitudes to HIV and AIDS among students and faculty in a School of Nursing in Barcelona (Spain): a cross-sectional survey

Leyva‐Moral, Juan M.; Terradas-Robledo, Roser; Feijoo-Cid, María; Dios-Sánchez, Rosa de; Mestres-Camps, Lourdes; Lluva-Castaño, Alicia; Comas-Serrano, Mercè

doi:10.1016/j.colegn.2016.10.006

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“…The findings from this study indicate nursing faculty attitudes about caring for PLHIV are neutral to slightly positive; however, there are notable differences between Colombia and Peru, as well as some common areas for improvement. The item analysis indicates a persistent presence of false myths and lack of knowledge about HIV/AIDS, also reported in other studies (Leyva et al, 2017). The analysis indicates both countries demonstrate stereotypical attitudes and beliefs that can adversely impact patient care.…”

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confidence: 76%

“…In addition, the higher scale score in Peru might be associated with the machismo prevailing in the Peruvian health sector (Palmieri, 2017) and therefore the discrimination experienced by the collective LGBTQ community. Other investigations have found correlations associated with stigma and discrimination with religion (Kinyanda et al, 2012;Leyva-Moral et al, 2017;Stringer et al, 2016), noted to be a significant difference between Peru and Colombia in this study. In particular, the higher scores in Peru might be explained by conservative Catholic traditions.…”

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confidence: 57%

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Faculty Attitudes About Caring for People Living With HIV/AIDS: A Comparative Study

Leyva‐Moral¹,

Domínguez-Cancino²,

Guevara-Vásquez³

et al. 2019

J Nurs Educ

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Background: People living with HIV/AIDS (PLHIV) experience stigma and discrimination. Negative attitudes of nursing faculty about caring for PLHIV can adversely affect student perceptions and their nursing care. The study purpose was to describe nursing faculty attitudes and beliefs about caring for PLHIV. Method: The HPASS (Healthcare Provider HIV/AIDS Stigma Scale), Spanish version, was delivered to nursing faculty in Colombia and Peru. Results: The HPASS was completed by 98 nursing faculty. The overall mean score was 2.41 (SD = 0.69), with subscale scores: stereotypes, 2.55 (SD = 0.84); discrimination, 2.28 (SD = 0.74); and prejudices, 2.41 (SD = 0.63). Peruvian faculty had the highest scores, statistically correlated with the importance of religion, whereas Colombia had the lowest. Conclusion: Nursing faculty attitudes toward PLHIV were slightly positive in Colombia to slightly negative in Peru; however, both countries had negative stereotypes. Knowledge deficiencies about HIV persist and attitudes appear to be influenced by culture and religion. [

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Faculty Attitudes About Caring for People Living With HIV/AIDS: A Comparative Study

Leyva‐Moral¹,

Domínguez-Cancino²,

Guevara-Vásquez³

et al. 2019

J Nurs Educ

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“…According to the academic level, some differences were found in the EASE scores, the first academic year’s score being lower than those obtained in subsequent years. Such a result coincides with that published by Leyva-Moral et al, where the lowest percentage of positive attitudes was observed among first-year students [ 25 ]. Nevertheless, differences in scores were found between the second- and first-years, but not in subsequent years with respect to the first one, which contradicts previous studies regarding an increase in favorable attitudes as the academic level increases [ 1 , 18 ].…”

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confidence: 92%

“…The attitudes toward people with HIV/AIDS of the students that participated in the study were relatively positive or favorable, since they indicated a mean EASE score above 85 points, as recommended by Tomás-Sábado and Aradilla-Herrero [ 1 ]. This result coincides with that reported in several similarly designed studies [ 1 , 21 , 24 ], reinforcing the idea that nursing, as a profession, through its humanistic approach, generates among future professionals positive attitudes toward an infection such as HIV or a disease such as AIDS [ 25 ].…”

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Spanish Nursing Students’ Attitudes toward People Living with HIV/AIDS: A Cross-Sectional Survey

Álvarez-Serrano

Martínez-García

Martín-Salvador

et al. 2020

IJERPH

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Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection is still a public health issue. Human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immune deficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) creates, in society, stigmatizing attitudes, fear, and discrimination against infected people; even health professionals do not feel trained enough to adequately take care of these patients, which affects the quality of care provided to such patients. The purpose of this study was to explore nursing students’ attitudes and other related factors toward people with HIV/AIDS, as well as their evolution in subsequent academic years. A cross-sectional study was performed with students in four academic years from four Spanish health sciences institutions (n = 384). Data were collected voluntarily and on an anonymous basis, utilizing the “Nursing students’ attitudes toward AIDS” (EASE) validated scale. The students’ attitudes toward people with HIV/AIDS were relatively positive, with a total mean EASE value of 85.25 ± 9.80. Statistically significant differences were observed according to the academic year (p = 0.041), in 4 out of 21 items of the scale and among students with no religious beliefs. By adjusting every variable, only the weak association with religion was maintained (p = 0.045).

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“…13 Instructional modalities have been designed to educate health care professionals and students about myths and inequities experienced by PLWH. [19][20][21][22][23][24][25] Classroom environments serve as versatile training grounds for counteracting HIV stigmatizing beliefs. [15][16][17][18]26,28 Panel discussions that…”

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Assessment of Pharmacy Student Perceptions Toward Common Stigmas Associated with Persons Living with HIV

Ware

2020

American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education

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Objective. To analyze pharmacy students' views of societal stigmas often facing persons living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Methods. A 20-item survey across a dual-campus school of pharmacy examined students' approval of societal aspects of the lives of persons living with HIV (PLWH). Pharmacy students anonymously exchanged completed surveys to learn of peer viewpoints. Surveys were analyzed and ranked by most commonly occurring responses and gender designations. Chi square tests were used for statistical analyses, with a p <.05 considered significant. Results. Over three years, 364 students, 260 females and 104 males, completed the survey. Approximately one fifth of the study sample stated that they did not have a problem placing their children (if applicable) in a daycare center with children living with HIV. Greater than one third of the study sample were not opposed to placing their elderly parents (if applicable) in a facility that included residents living with HIV. A fewer number of females than males had reservations about couples living with HIV being allowed to have children. Males were less averse than females to having their names and pictures associated with HIV prevention on the internet. Conclusion. This study revealed stigmatizing beliefs toward PLWH held by pharmacy students. The discriminatory views of participants in this sample may directly or indirectly affect health outcomes of PLWH. Doctor of pharmacy programs should provide sustainable opportunities for students to explore their own HIV biases, and additional education about difficulties PLWH encounter, to better address health care challenges within this community.

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Attitudes to HIV and AIDS among students and faculty in a School of Nursing in Barcelona (Spain): a cross-sectional survey

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Faculty Attitudes About Caring for People Living With HIV/AIDS: A Comparative Study

Faculty Attitudes About Caring for People Living With HIV/AIDS: A Comparative Study

Spanish Nursing Students’ Attitudes toward People Living with HIV/AIDS: A Cross-Sectional Survey

Assessment of Pharmacy Student Perceptions Toward Common Stigmas Associated with Persons Living with HIV

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