Document 2143
 DOCN  M94A2143
 TI    HIV/AIDS education for Polish nurses.
 DT    9412
 AU    Williams A; Burgess L; Chalecka I; Orlowska J; Ortowska E; Zielinska W;
       Yale University School of Nursing, New Haven, CT.
 SO    Int Conf AIDS. 1994 Aug 7-12;10(1):371 (abstract no. PD0089). Unique
       Identifier : AIDSLINE ICA10/94370432
 AB    OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the effectiveness of an experimental HIV/AIDS
       teaching strategy for Polish nurses. METHODS: A 3 day HIV/AIDS course
       based on US train-the-trainer models was adapted for use in Poland.
       Anonymous, unmatched, pre- and post course questionnaires measured AIDS
       knowledge, comfort discussing sensitive topics with patients, and
       confidence in ability to provide patients and staff with HIV/AIDS
       information. RESULTS: 22 nurses with supervisory and teaching
       responsibilities at major facilities in Gdansk, Poland, participated in
       the course. Although the level of pre-course knowledge about HIV/AIDS
       was high, significant changes were seen in the nurses' comfort with
       sexual topics and instructional confidence. TABULAR DATA, SEE ABSTRACT
       VOLUME. CONCLUSION: Experimental train-the-trainer models can be
       successfully adapted for use in a variety of cultures.
 DE    Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome  Attitude of Health Personnel
       Condoms  Counseling  *Education, Nursing, Continuing  Female
       Homosexuality  Human  *HIV Infections  Male  Nurses/PSYCHOLOGY  Poland
       MEETING ABSTRACT

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