THE EFFECTS OF COUNSELING ON IMPROVING PERCEPTION AMONG PEOPLE AT RISK OF HIV/AIDS

Yuliastuti, Christina and Mustofa, Yunus (2015) THE EFFECTS OF COUNSELING ON IMPROVING PERCEPTION AMONG PEOPLE AT RISK OF HIV/AIDS. In: Proceeding Book, The 1st International Nursing Conference "Complementary Nursing Issues and Updates in 2015". Stikes Hang Tuah Surabaya, Surabaya, pp. 221-228. ISBN 978-602-72856-0-6

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Abstract

A negative stigma against HIV/AIDS (Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) and lack of knowledge may leads to very low awareness to know the HIV status at risk populations. The objective of this study was to analyze the effects of counseling on improvingperception among people at risk of HIV/AIDSat theVCT (Voluntary Counseling and Testing) Clinic. This study used preexperiment one group pre-post tests. The experiment unit was people at risk of HIV/AIDS at VCT clinic, H.S. Samsoeri Mertojoso Bhayangkara Hospital, Surabaya. Total replication was 30 respondents. The independent variable was counseling, and the dependent variable was the perception about HIV/AIDS. Data collection was undertaken using questionnaire. Data were analyzed with Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test (ρ< 0.05). Results showed that counseling has a significant effect on improving perception about HIV/AIDS (ρ = 0.018). Counseling improves perception by providing knowledge about HIV/AIDS, reducing the negative stigma in society, and increasing the awareness of individuals to control of his/her life style and behavior. It is the way to prevent the spread of infection. For individuals with HIV, counseling also provides psychological support, and ensures the effectiveness of the health referral. It is suggested that every people at risk of HIV/AIDS undertake counseling in VCT Clinic and nurse, as a counselor team, should have good interpersonal communication skills.

Item Type:	Book Section
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Voluntary Counseling and Testing (VCT), counseling, perception, HIV/AIDS
Subjects:	R Medicine > RT Nursing
Divisions:	Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Sciences > School of Medicine
Depositing User:	Christina Yuliastuti
Date Deposited:	19 Dec 2019 11:51
Last Modified:	19 Dec 2019 11:51
URI:	http://repository.stikeshangtuahsby-library.ac.id/id/eprint/277

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