Knowledge of human immunodeficiency virus, attitudes, and willingness to conduct human immunodeficiency virus testing among Indian dentists.
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Dans Anglais
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-178065
ABSTRACT
Context India has the third‑highest number of people living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in the world. Early diagnosis can prevent HIV transmission and since a large proportion of the Indian population are likely to be seen in a dental setting, it may serve as an important site for early HIV diagnosis. Aims:
The aim of this study was to investigate the knowledge of HIV, attitudes, and willingness to conduct HIV testing among Indian dentists. Settings A cross‑sectional survey of 503 Indian dentists was conducted in Delhi, Gandhinagar, Bhubaneswar, and Hyderabad (representing low, moderate, and high HIV prevalence areas). Subjects andMethods:
HIV knowledge was measured using the HIV‑KQ‑18, and attitudes and willingness were examined. Statistical Analysis Used Descriptive analysis and Chi‑square test were performed using SPSS version 21.Results:
A third of the respondents had a high HIV knowledge score. High knowledge scores were positively associated with age group, level of education, and dental specialty. Over 73% were willing to deliver HIV‑positive test results. Almost 80% of the respondents felt that rapid HIV testing was needed in a dental setting. Attitudes and willingness were found to be significantly related to the survey site suggesting cultural difference as an important factor in taking up HIV testing.Conclusions:
General awareness of HIV among this sample of Indian dentists appears to be low. The findings from this study however suggest that Indian dentists have expressed a need for rapid HIV testing in dental setting with a strong emphasis on the need for further education on HIV testing.
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IMSEAR (Asie du Sud-Est)
Type d'étude:
Facteurs de risque
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Étude de dépistage
langue:
Anglais
Année:
2016
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Article
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