AIDS and Pregnancy

Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic & Neonatal NursingPublished 1 January 1991

Lynn B. McNicol, Rita E. Hadersbeck, David R. Dickens, James Brown

DOI10.1111/j.1552-6909.1991.tb01678.x

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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), supporting a need for AIDS educational programs for childbearing women.

Abstract

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.

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