Abstract
Factors which influence health professionals' willingness to treat HIV seropositive patients have been explained in terms of the concept of dangerousness. Can this concept be used as a vehicle to explain dentists' responses? All dentists currently in practice in Northern Ireland (n=664) were invited to take part in the study. A final valid response rate of 73.3% was achieved. Attitudes and behavioural aspects of dental practice were examined in relation to whether they had or had not treated and HIV seropositive patients. In addition correlation and factor analyses were conducted. The results indicated that the concept of 'dangerousness' provides a useful framework to explain dentists' attitudes and behaviours with respect to the provision of dental care for this patient group.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 341-345 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology |
| Volume | 24 |
| Issue number | 5 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Oct 1996 |
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
Keywords
- AIDS
- Dangerousness
- Dental health care
- HIV-positive
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Dentistry
- Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
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