Table 2 Percentages of nursing students’ attitudes toward the care of PLWHA

I should have the right to refuse to deal with persons with HIV or AIDS (n = 100).

78

15

7

I would refuse to care for a person with HIV or AIDS (n = 101).

41

36

24

Health care institutions should have the right to refuse to provide care to patients with HIV or AIDS (n = 101).

15

11

74

Providing care for people with HIV or AIDS should always be voluntary (n = 100).

66

14

20

People with HIV or AIDS should be cared for in a separate unit with specifically trained personnel (n = 101).

86

2

12

Those who care for people with HIV or AIDS should receive additional pay (n = 101).

81

14

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