Student nurses' perceptions and experiences in caring for people living with HIV/AIDS: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Caring for people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) requires clinical experience and quality care delivery skills. This study aimed to explore the perceptions and experiences of nursing students in caring for PLWHAs.

Methods

This qualitative descriptive study interviewed 18 student nurses who had cared for PLWHAs from 14 tertiary hospitals across 7 provinces in China through semi-structured telephone interviews.

Results

Two themes emerged from the narratives: student nurses' perceptions and attitudes toward PLWHAs and student nurses' practical experiences with PLWHAs. Five theme clusters were revealed, namely "negative attitudes held before the care-giving," "a series of psychological struggles in care-giving," "favorable attitudes increased after the care-givin

SUBMITTER: Shi C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9906868 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature