Attitudes of selected radiographers toward AIDS.

ABSTRACT

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) has become one of the most important public health issues in America. This study examined the attitudes of 300 radiographers toward the medical and social issues of AIDS. Respondents supported disclosure of AIDS results to persons having contact with AIDS patients and mandatory testing for certain groups at risk to infection by the AIDS virus. Those having more exposure to AIDS patients appeared to have more tolerant attitudes toward the issues.