TI - Systematized HIV/AIDS education for student nurses at the University of Ibadan, Nigeria: impact on knowledge, attitudesand compliance with universal precautions.SB - J Adv Nurs 2000 Aug;32(2):416-24TA - J Adv NursIP - 2PG - 416-24DP - 2000FAU - Uwakwe C B CBAU - Uwakwe CDepartment of Guidance and Counselling, University of Ibadan, Nigeria. uwakwecb@mopipi.ub.bwAB - This paper reports the findings of a study which examines changes in a group of Bachelor of Science (BSc) nursing students'perceptions, knowledge of and attitudes towards human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS),accruing from attempts at a systematized education for the cohort. Based upon a 3-month study of 141 registered nurses enrolledin a BSc nursing programme at the University of Ibadan, Nigeria, it investigates alterations in knowledge and attitudes resultingfrom intense instruction on HIV/AIDS, AIDS patient care, and compliance with universal precautions. With regard to knowledgeenhancement and attitudinal transformation, the research reveals that a number of positive changes occurred over the periodof the study. Not only were the nurses better informed about AIDS than previously, but their attitudes towards the diseaseand patient care had become considerably more liberal, as well as their disposition to comply with universal precautions.The conclusion emphasizes that it is very important for education about HIV/AIDS to be incorporated within current undergraduateand in-service training programmes for Nigerian nurses.IS - 0309-2402LA - engPT - Type:Clinical TrialPT - Type:Journal ArticlePT - Type:Randomized Controlled TrialPMID - 10964190MH - Attitude of Health PersonnelMH - CurriculumMH - Health Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeMH - Universal PrecautionsDA - 2000 11 29DCOM - 2000 12 14LR - 2007 11 15PL - ENGLANDUOF - J Adv Nurs 2000 Aug;32(2):416-24 10964190