Malawian midwives' perceptions of occupational risk for HIV infection
| dc.contributor.author | Mondiwa, M. | |
| dc.contributor.author | Hauck, Yvonne | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2017-01-30T15:17:50Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2017-01-30T15:17:50Z | |
| dc.date.created | 2009-03-05T00:55:55Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2007 | |
| dc.identifier.citation | Mondiwa, Martha and Hauck, Yvonne. 2007. Malawian midwives' perceptions of occupational risk for HIV infection. Health Care for Women International. 28 (3): pp. 209-223. | |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/45023 | |
| dc.identifier.doi | 10.1080/07399330601179778 | |
| dc.description.abstract |
In this study, Malawian midwives' perceptions of occupational risk of human immunodefiency virus (HIV) infection are described. Knowledge of perceptions of HIV risk in developing countries and consequences on patient care is limited. A qualitative approach using purposive sampling was undertaken with 7 midwives. Participants considered their occupational risk to be high, encompassing these four themes: exposure to body fluids, availability of resources, hand washing practices, and support from management. Additional themes related to the impact of high risk on clinical practice: working in a climate of fear, refraining from touch, loss of interest in midwifery, and improvising care practices. | |
| dc.publisher | Taylor & Francis Group LLC | |
| dc.title | Malawian midwives' perceptions of occupational risk for HIV infection | |
| dc.type | Journal Article | |
| dcterms.source.volume | 28 | |
| dcterms.source.number | 3 | |
| dcterms.source.startPage | 209 | |
| dcterms.source.endPage | 223 | |
| dcterms.source.issn | 0739-9332 | |
| dcterms.source.title | Health Care for Women International | |
| curtin.accessStatus | Fulltext not available | |
| curtin.faculty | School of Nursing and Midwifery | |
| curtin.faculty | Faculty of Health Sciences |