This tool is best suited to an initial assessment because it covers many items that can help the mentor better understand nursing practices at a facility. Initial history and physical assessment form for hiv. Ethiopia has one of the lowest hiv prevalence rates in east africa, but there are still more than one million people estimated to be living with hiv in ethiopia. The purpose of this study was to conduct a rapid assessment of hiv knowledge and motivations for testing. Selfperception of std knowledge was only minimally correlated with the knowledge scores in this study. Nov 21, 2011 knowledge scores from 0 to 15 were considered as poor knowledge while knowledge scores more than 15 was considered as having good knowledge regarding hiv aids. Background knowledge of hiv risk factors and reduction strategies is essential for prevention in key populations such as men who have sex with men msm and transgender women tgw. Family wealth index was associated with comprehensive hivaids knowledge, in that adolescents from a middle or high family wealth index were more likely to have comprehensive hivaids knowledge compared to those from a low family wealth index adjusted or 95% ci1. The poor rate of ccak among university students is noticed, and it is not expected because of their higher education. Knowledge of aids and hiv riskrelated sexual behavior among. Mar 20, 2014 todays medical students are the future physicians of people living with hivaids plwha.
This form was developed several years ago as a comprehensive and consistent nursing assessment tool and as a way to insure that information needed for the care act yearly reports was collected in a standard fashion. Family wealth index was associated with comprehensive hivaids knowledge, in that adolescents from a middle or high family wealth index were more likely to have comprehensive hivaids. The world health organization recommends feeding practices for infants born from human immunodeficiency virus infected mothers to be safe to both the infant and the mother. Initial history and physical assessment form for hiv patients.
This form was developed several years ago as a comprehensive and consistent. This document is an interview guide for learning about nurses knowledge, attitudes and practices in relation to hiv care and treatment. The knowledge, attitude and practice questionnaire was modified from the. In 2009, the national aids program reported 21,810 hivaids cases and confirmed that the worker population was amongst the most affected groups. Using validated knowledge instruments, the authors measured baseline hiv knowledge in. This includes prevention of mother to child transmission of the virus and at the same time meeting nutritional requirements of the child. Assessment of knowledge, attitude and risk behaviors.
Most studies implemented in other latin american countries with similar socioeconomic profiles as ecuador were conducted in healthcare institutions among healthcare workers. Hiv art ward this tool was developed to assess specific skills within the domains of history taking, physical examination, ordering tests, and clinical decisions making on a triannual basis. Hivrelated knowledge and stigma united states, 2000. Development and psychometric evaluation of the brief hiv. The annual hiv surveillance report provides an overview on the current epidemiology of hiv disease in the united states. Assessment of comprehensive hivaids knowledge level among. According to the global summary of the aids epidemic of who, in 2016, the number of people living with hiv plhiv was 36.
A crosssectional study to assess knowledge about hivaids. An essential component of efforts to prevent new human immunodeficiency virus hiv infections in the united states is the use of voluntary hiv counseling and testing by persons at risk for hiv, especially members of underserved populations 1. Complete the initial history and physical assessment form background. Hiv is transmitted through direct contact on the bloodstream with a bodily fluid containing hiv, such as. Shiferaw et al assessment of knowledge, attitude and risk behaviors towards hivaids and. Table 1 shows the median scores of tb knowledge and hiv knowledge, and the combined total score against demographic and social characteristics. Hivaids is imposing an increasing burden on southern, middleaged populations. Assessing the knowledge and behavior towards hivaids. Assessment of the knowledge and attitudes regarding hiv. Methods the trustrv368 cohort recruited msm and tgw.
Get to grips with the who, what, when, where and how of hiv testing. The demographic and health surveys dhs have been asking questions about hiv aids knowledge, attitudes and behaviors since 1988. In chile, the study hiv aids knowledge and occupational risk in primary healthcare workers from chile evaluated the level of knowledge about hiv transmission and reported that 63. The data in the present study indicated a poor comprehensive correct knowledge among sudanese university students. Generally females had more knowledge about the transmission of hiv, while males knew more about misconception. Since then, hivaids has become a major public health concern in the country, leading the government of ethiopia to. Somebody who is hivpositive exhibits the following symptoms. Addresses the epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, management, and prevention of stds. Community assessment tools and external resources for. Post office box 149347, mc 1873 austin, texas 78714. It is therefore essential that medical students possess the appropriate knowledge and attitudes regarding plwha.
Full text assessing the levels of hivrelated knowledge and. Assessment of knowledge, attitude, and practice of hiv. Hiv surveillance reports disseminate data about hiv and aidsfor example, the number and population rates of hiv diagnoses, the number of people living with hiv, and the number of people who are receiving hiv medical care. There is also a significant inequality in hiv aids knowledge between rural and urban, across gender, and by level of education. Results thirtythree percent of participants feared transmission of hiv from infected colleagues, 34% tended to avoid contact with them and 40% had prejudiced opinions about hiv infection. In 2009, the national aids program reported 21,810 hivaids cases and. The low risk perception has prevented movement to the second stage of making commitment to change behavior. Mar 20, 2011 hiv is transmitted through direct contact on the bloodstream with a bodily fluid containing hiv, such as. Assessment of comprehensive hivaids knowledge level among in. According to the global summary of the aids epidemic of who, in 2016, the number of people living with. Sexual behavior change remains the most effective way of preventing further. The first case of hiv in ethiopia was reported in 1984.
Assessment of knowledge, attitude and practice towards post. Assessment of knowledge, attitude and practice towards. A rapid assessment tool to monitor and improve aids prevention program coverage in areas where hiv transmission is most likely to occur. Put your knowledge to the test with this hiv testing quiz.
Correctional facility nursing competency in hiv management may mitigate these concerns. Interestingly, another study comparing selfperception of hiv knowledge to scores on an hiv knowledge assessment found that males who reported high hiv knowledge scored lower on the assessment than those who reported moderate knowledge of hiv. Hiv surveillance supplemental reports are based on data from cdcs national hiv surveillance system and are issued intermittently. In hiv and aids terminology, outcomes include changes in attitude towards people living with hiv, increase in knowledge, increase in participation rates, etc. This tool is used to help a patientclient be more adherent to their hiv medications by identifying possible barriers and helping the client overcome them. Training needs assessment assessing training needs. A community survey in people from culturally and linguistically diverse cald backgrounds in nsw, australia. Using validated knowledge instruments, the authors measured baseline hiv knowledge in correctional facility nurses from 3 correctional facilities in alberta, canada, and quantified changes after a targeted educational workshop. If i am diagnosed with hiv, chances are i will develop aids within.
Attitude towards hiv aids patients was assessed using a 10item questionnaire where attitude scores between 0 to 5 were considered as negative attitude, and scores 6 to 10 were. There is also a significant inequality in hivaids knowledge between rural and urban, across gender, and by level of. Assessment of hivaids comprehensive correct knowledge. An essential component of efforts to prevent new human immunodeficiency virus hiv infections in the united states is the use of. Assessment of knowledge, attitude and risk behaviors towards. Todays medical students are the future physicians of people living with hivaids plwha. The awareness and knowledge of hiv aids is high among tertiary education students in lagos, nigeria. Respondents read 45 statements about hiv, and indicate whether they think the statement is true or false, or they. The hivkq is a reliable, valid, and practical measure of hivrelated knowledge that can be used with lowliteracy adults. Indicators include knowledge of hiv prevention methods, attitudes towards those living with aids, beliefs about aids transmission, and experiences with higherrisk sex, including paid sex. Although hiv risk related sexual behavior of nigerian police officers has been studied, little is known about the sexual behavior of their counterparts in the navy. Association of knowledge of hiv and other factors with. Hiv aids is imposing an increasing burden on southern, middleaged populations. Globally, the spread of hivaids remains on the rise with young people at increased risk of infection.
The overall knowledge of the hbcs with regard to tb and hiv care was 65%. The participants answered 12 questions regarding hiv aids, tb knowledge, skills policies and guidelines. A comprehensive resource that addresses the diagnosis, monitoring. For example, only 19% of adult females and 31% of adult males have a comprehensive knowledge of aids in ethiopia. Hiv cannot be transmitted through the following options below except. Assessment of hiv knowledge in correctional facility health.
Concrete steps and illustrative examples that can be used to facilitate the use of information as a part of the decisionmaking processes. Staff training, attitudes, and issues before conducting any screening, assessment, or treatment planning, counselors should reassess their personal attitudes and experiences in working with hiv infected substance abusers. Full text assessing the levels of hivrelated knowledge. Questionnaire on assessment of knowledge, attitudes. The demographic and health surveys dhs have been asking questions about hivaids knowledge, attitudes and behaviors since 1988. This study aimed to assess hiv knowledge of traders in major markets and a popular shopping mall in sagamu local government area of ogun state, nigeria. Respondents read 45 statements about hiv, and indicate whether they think the statement is true or false, or they indicate that they dont know. This study describes knowledge of aids, and hiv risk sexual behavior of naval personnel in lagos nigeria. Knowledge level of the hcws about pep for hiv in general, majority, 123 63.
Assessing the knowledge and behavior towards hivaids 31 with an oral consenting process in which the interviewer explained the details of the study, including the participants right to refuse to participate. This study aims to evaluate knowledge and attitudes of preclinical israeli medical students and to assess whether their knowledge and attitudes change throughout their preclinical studies. Hivaids was first reported in ecuador in 1984 and its prevalence has been increasing ever since. Questionnaire on assessment of knowledge, attitudes and. Directions when it is determined that a patientclient needs to begin hiv medication based on their cd4 and viral load, the client and provider should complete this form in its entirety at. Delivering hiv test results this handout offers care providers tips about telling their patients whether they have hiv. The assessments goal is to identify the resources, knowledge, training, and evaluation needs of members of this working group. The objective of this study was to assess knowledge about hiv transmission and prevention measures in company workers in ecuador. The participants answered 12 questions regarding hivaids, tb knowledge, skills policies and guidelines. However, risk perception is low with highrisk sexual behaviors. Differences in distribution of attitude towards hiv patients for all respondents by sex.
Development and evaluation of a reliable, valid, and practical selfadministered questionnaire springerlink. The data collected will be used to help create a clearinghouse of training resources in hivaids and determine how this group can work together to bring quality training in hivaids. Assessing the knowledge and behavior towards hivaids among. Shiferaw et al assessment of knowledge, attitude and risk behaviors towards hiv aids and other sexual transmitted infection among preparatory students of gondar town, north west ethiopia. This requires prioritizing prevention of hiv transmission through. Globally, hiv and aids epidemics pose huge public health challenges. Jun 21, 2004 the epidemic of hiv continues to grow in nigeria.
Counseling clients with hiv and substance abuse disorders. This tool is best suited to an initial assessment because. Assessment of hiv knowledge in correctional facility. The purpose of this study was to conduct a rapid assessment of hiv knowledge and. Assessment of the knowledge and attitudes regarding hivaids. Knowledge of aids and hiv riskrelated sexual behavior. Young people aged 20 to 34 years constitute one of the groups at. We evaluated factors associated with hiv related knowledge among msm and tgw and the impact of engagement in care at trusted community health centers in nigeria. The dhs program hiv knowledge, attitudes, and behavior. Provides ongoing, uptodate information needed to meet the core competency knowledge for prevention, screening, diagnosis, and ongoing treatment and care of hiv. Research article open access assessment of knowledge. An assessment of the hivtb knowledge and skills of home. Staff training, attitudes, and issues before conducting any.
Adolescent knowledge about sexually transmitted diseases. The hiv knowledge scale was adapted from balfour et al and measured hiv treatment knowledge surrounding adherence, side effects, and drug resistance. Despite a relatively high level of knowledge of hivaids overall 11. Item analyses resulted in the deletion of 17 items that were either too easy or did not. Interestingly, another study comparing selfperception of hiv knowledge to scores. The data collected will be used to help create a clearinghouse of training resources in hiv aids and determine how this group can work together to bring quality training in hiv aids. The assessment s goal is to identify the resources, knowledge, training, and evaluation needs of members of this working group. Although hivrisk related sexual behavior of nigerian police.
Formative work led to the development of the 62item hivknowledge questionnaire hivkq, which was administered to 409 women and 227 men. It is therefore essential that medical students possess the appropriate knowledge. The data collected will be used to help create a clearinghouse. Comprehensive hivaids knowledge and sexual behavior among. Full text of assessment of knowledge, attitude and risk.