Tools to measure HIV knowledge, attitudes & practices (KAPs) in healthcare providers: a systematic review
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Article Title | Tools to measure HIV knowledge, attitudes & practices (KAPs) in healthcare providers: a systematic review |
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ERA Journal ID | 6072 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Kaladharan, Siddharth (Author), Daken, Kirstie (Author), Mullens, Amy B. (Author) and Durham, Jo (Author) |
Journal Title | AIDS Care: psychological and socio-medical aspects of AIDS-HIV |
Journal Citation | 33 (11), pp. 1500-1506 |
Number of Pages | 7 |
Year | 2021 |
Publisher | Taylor & Francis |
Place of Publication | United Kingdom |
ISSN | 0954-0121 |
1360-0451 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1080/09540121.2020.1822502 |
Web Address (URL) | https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/09540121.2020.1822502 |
Abstract | Healthcare providers’ knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAPs) related to HIV are important determinants of quality of care provided to HIV/AIDS patients. Most studies have focussed on low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) with far fewer conducted within high-income countries, where the epidemiology of HIV is typically distinct from low- and middle-income countries. As part of a larger study, we wanted to measure HIV-KAPs in healthcare providers in Australia. A systematic search was conducted to identify and evaluate existing tools designed to measure HIV-related KAPs among healthcare providers in higher-income countries. In total, eight instruments were identified. The instruments drew upon adapted forms of existing HIV-related KAPs and stigma theories and were developed based on a range of methodological designs and for different cadre of healthcare workers. The extent to which psychometric properties for each tool were evaluated varied widely. Further research with more robust methodological and psychometric rigour is required for adequate measurement of KAP among health professionals specific to HIV, so associated training needs, patient experiences and health outcomes can potentially be enhanced. |
Keywords | HIV stigma, measures, healthcare professionals, Australia, high-income countries |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 420603. Health promotion |
420605. Preventative health care | |
Public Notes | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
Byline Affiliations | University of Queensland |
School of Psychology and Counselling | |
Queensland University of Technology | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q6004/tools-to-measure-hiv-knowledge-attitudes-practices-kaps-in-healthcare-providers-a-systematic-review
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