HIV/STI/Hep C Sector, Disease Control Division, Ministry of Health Malaysia, Federal Government Administrative Centre, Putrajaya, Malaysia
Research Article
HIV-Related Knowledge, Attitude and Practice among Healthcare Workers (HCW) in Governmental Healthcare Facilities in Malaysia
Author(s): Zailatul Hani Mohamad Yadzir*, Mazliza Ramly and Anita Suleiman
Background: Caring for human immunodeficiency virus and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) requires healthcare workers (HCW) to have good knowledge of the issues. Cultural differences in HCW, combined with professional ethics and personal beliefs, could also result in conflicting attitudes, leading to challenges related to caring for people living with HIV (PLHIV).
Objective: The objective of this study was to assess HIV-related knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) of healthcare workers (HCW) in nine selected governmental healthcare facilities in Malaysia.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was undertaken in four government hospitals and five government clinics in Malaysia. A validated selfadministered questionnaire encompassing socio-demographic (6 items), knowledge (14 items), attitude (13 items) and p.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2167-1079.21.11.372
