Abstract
Objective: This study aims to determine the differences in the level of attitudes toward gay and HIV/AIDS among nursing students did or did not choose to take HIV elective class. Method: The research was conducted using comparative descriptive design. Research respondents consisted of nursing faculty students of Universitas Indonesia with a total sample of 266 students. Result: The results showed that there were no differences in attitudes toward HIV clients (p-value = 0.298). Additionally, there were differences in attitudes toward gay (p-value = 0.001). Conclusion: The results of this study suggest the need for an evaluation of educational curricula and teaching methods to improve effectiveness in learning. In addition, there needs to be a greater psychosocial discussion about reducing negative attitudes among nursing students toward clients who are gay and/or who have HIV/AIDS.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 845-849 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Enfermeria Clinica |
Volume | 29 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2019 |
Keywords
- Attitude
- Gay
- HIV/AIDS
- Nursing students