Abstract

Sufficient HIV knowledge among healthcare students is critical for providing effective and high quality care. Although, the majority of Omani healthcare students interacted with HIV/AIDS patients, they demonstrated sub-optimal HIV knowledge level. Omani healthcare students reported different misconceptions related to HIV/AIDS transmission, prevention and treatment.

Author Details

Amina Alrawahi, BSN; Omar Al-Rawajfah, PhD, RN, FAAN; Ibtisam Al Kalbani, BSN; Mizna Almanai, BSN; Athari Alrasheedi, BSN -- College of Nursing, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman

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Lead Author Affiliation

Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document, Video Recording

Study Design/Type

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Research Approach

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Keywords:

HIV Knowledge, HIV Stigma, HIV/AIDS, Oman

Conference Name

31st International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Virtual Event

Conference Year

2020

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Knowledge and attitude of Omani healthcare students toward HIV/AIDS patients: A national survey

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Sufficient HIV knowledge among healthcare students is critical for providing effective and high quality care. Although, the majority of Omani healthcare students interacted with HIV/AIDS patients, they demonstrated sub-optimal HIV knowledge level. Omani healthcare students reported different misconceptions related to HIV/AIDS transmission, prevention and treatment.