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  • Dentistry
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Dental professionals play a crucial role in managing patients with infectious diseases.
  • Human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) presents unique challenges in dental practice.
  • Understanding dentists' knowledge and attitudes is vital for effective patient care and infection control.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the level of knowledge among dentists concerning HIV/AIDS.
  • To identify factors influencing dentists' knowledge and attitudes towards HIV/AIDS patients.
  • To explore potential barriers to providing dental care for individuals with HIV/AIDS.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 102 dentists.
  • Self-administered structured questionnaires were used to gather data on knowledge, fears, and attitudes.
  • Statistical analysis, including the Chi-square test, was employed to evaluate the data, with P < 0.05 considered significant.

Main Results:

  • Dentists associated with teaching institutions demonstrated superior knowledge of HIV/AIDS compared to those solely in private practice.
  • A significant portion of dentists expressed reservations about treating patients diagnosed with HIV/AIDS.
  • The study identified a gap between knowledge and practical application in managing HIV/AIDS patients.

Conclusions:

  • While dentists possess a foundational understanding of HIV/AIDS, attitudinal barriers persist.
  • Further education and targeted interventions are necessary to improve dentists' confidence and willingness to treat HIV/AIDS patients.
  • Enhancing the dental care experience for HIV/AIDS patients requires addressing both knowledge deficits and psychological hesitancy.