AIDS and Pregnancy : Survey of Knowledge, Attitudes, Beliefs, and Self-Identifcation of Risk
LYNN B. McNICOL; RITA E. HADERSBECK; DAVID R. DICKENS; JAMES E. BROWN
Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, & Neonatal Nursing 20(1): 65-67
1991
DOI: 10.1111/j.1552-6909.1991.tb01678.xDocument Number: 493892
A descriptive educational needs assessment was conducted at a southwestern military medical center on knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, and self-identification of risk factors for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). A self-report questionnaire was administered to 700 pregnant women. Misinformation and lack of knowledge about AIDS were identified. A small group of women reported that they were at risk for AIDS. The study findings support a need for AIDS educational programs for childbearing women.