Public perception of risk of AIDS in health care settings
Gerbert, B.; Maguire, B.T.; Sumser, J.
Aids Education and Prevention Official Publication of the International Society for Aids Education 3(4): 322-327
1991
ISSN/ISBN: 0899-9546 PMID: 1777340 Document Number: 370687
Our nationwide telephone survey conducted in 1988 (n = 2,000) reveals that the public perceives a considerable risk of contracting AIDS during routine transactions in health care settings. In addition to previously noted public concerns about getting infected with the AIDS virus through blood transfusions and blood donations, respondents also think that AIDS can be transmitted through contact with HIV-infected health care workers during routine treatment in medical or dental offices and in hospital emergency rooms. Effective education programs must be developed to address these public concerns.