Kidney organ donation knowledge and attitudes among health care professionals: findings from a Greek general hospital.

Identified barriers of organ donation advancement include lack of knowledge, personal beliefs, and a negative attitude from health professionals. This article reports on current knowledge and attitudes toward kidney donation among nurses and physicians in a Greek general hospital. A previously used questionnaire was applied.

Assisted reproduction and midwives: student and certified midwives' educational needs on reproductive biology.

Background: As midwives' public health role evolves they may constitute a first source of enquiry for women seeking infertility treatment. The study aimed to investigate student and certified midwives' knowledge and educational needs regarding assisted reproduction issues.

Methods: Participants, 609 certified midwives (CMs) and 234 midwifery students, were recruited from the Midwifery department of the Highest Technological Institute of Thessaloniki.

Patients' sexual health: a qualitative research approach on Greek nurses' perceptions.

Introduction: Health care professionals, especially nurses, through their contact with patients, play an important role in encouraging discussions about sexual concerns. Aim. To explore perceptions on sexual health issues and how these might inhibit or enhance Greek nurses' ability to incorporate sexual health assessment into everyday practice.

A conceptual framework for the evolution of sexual medicine and a model for the development of alternative sexual health services: 10-year experience of the center for sexual and reproductive health.

Introduction: Sexual health services are limited and inadequate to reduce factors that hinder treatment and adequate care, despite the growing interest for public awareness and prevention strategies.

Aim: The aim of this study was to present an integrative conceptual framework, which led to the development of a model of alternative sexual health services and the 10-year experience of the practice of the service.

Main Outcome Measures: Multiple-level needs assessments.

Exploring sexual attitudes of students in health professions.

Introduction: Patients' sexual concerns are frequently underestimated because of health professionals' reluctance to address sexual health issues. Though it has been documented that sexual attitudes are extremely influential in everyday clinical practice, limited data exist on identifying health professionals' attitudes.

Aim: To explore sexual attitudes in medical students and students in allied health professions.