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. 2024 Aug 18;12(16):1646.
doi: 10.3390/healthcare12161646.

Improving Willingness to Care and Training Needs for PLWHA from the Perspective of Student Nurses in China: A Qualitative Study

Chunhong Shi  1   2 , Jerome V Cleofas  3
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Improving Willingness to Care and Training Needs for PLWHA from the Perspective of Student Nurses in China: A Qualitative Study

Chunhong Shi et al. Healthcare (Basel). .

Abstract

People living with HIV and AIDS (PLWHA) deserve equitable and high-quality care. Current HIV and AIDS nursing education may not adequately prepare student nurses for the complexities of caring for PLWHA, and the perspectives of student nurses have not been sufficiently revealed in nursing education research. This study aimed to explore the viewpoints of student nurses with AIDS care experience on methods to improve their care willingness for PLWHA and to identify their educational and training needs. A descriptive qualitative study design was employed, interviewing 18 undergraduate student nurses from 14 tertiary hospitals across 7 provinces in China. Content analysis of transcripts revealed insightful suggestions for improving nursing students' willingness, such as increased HIV and AIDS education and training, psychological preparation, positive role modeling, raising awareness about AIDS patients, and fostering nursing professionalism. Highlighted education and training needs include progress in HIV and AIDS treatment, preventive measures, psychological support for PLWHA, post-exposure protocols, and HIV-infected risk behaviors. These findings highlight the need for HIV and AIDS education, psychological support training, and stigma-reduction strategies. This study provides valuable insights that could inform policymakers, educators, and healthcare providers on preparing future nurses to meet the complex needs of PLWHA.

Keywords: AIDS; HIV; PLWHA; nursing education; student nurses; training needs; willingness to care.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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