HIV/AIDS – Related Knowledge and Attitudes Amongst Medical, Dental and Nursing Students of Saveetha University, Chennai

Authors

  • Aroonika S. Bedre1 , Gheena S2

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37506/ijphrd.v11i6.9753

Keywords:

Knowledge, attitude, HIV/AIDS patients, medical students, dental students, nursing students.

Abstract

Aim: This study is aimed at assessing the HIV/AIDS - related knowledge and attitudes amongst medical,

dental and nursing students of Saveetha University, Chennai. With increasing number of people having

HIV/AIDS, students of medicine and health allied science should have sufficient knowledge about the

transmission of the disease, and their attitude should meet professional expectations.

Materials and Method: A self-administered questionnaire was devised and a cross sectional study was

conducted on 300 students in toto i.e. 100 medical students, 100 dental students and 100 nursing students.

Data recorded was subjected to statistical analysis and appropriate conclusions were drawn.

Results: A small number of students in the medical fraternity had inadequate knowledge and misconceptions

about HIV and harboured negative attitude towards HIV patients.

Conclusion: The findings from our study suggest that in order to instil a professional, ethical and empathetic

approach towards AIDS patients, awareness and training programs are essential.

Author Biography

  • Aroonika S. Bedre1 , Gheena S2

    1 Graduate Student, 2Reader, Dept. of Oral Pathology, Saveetha Dental College, Saveetha Institute of Medical and

    Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai

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Published

2020-06-25

How to Cite

HIV/AIDS – Related Knowledge and Attitudes Amongst Medical, Dental and Nursing Students of Saveetha University, Chennai. (2020). Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development, 11(6), 108-112. https://doi.org/10.37506/ijphrd.v11i6.9753