Levels of dangerousness: An analysis of Irish dentists' clinical responses to HIV-seropositive patients

B. J. Gibson; R. E. Freeman; B. E. McCartan

doi:10.1258/0956462971920514

Levels of dangerousness: An analysis of Irish dentists' clinical responses to HIV-seropositive patients

B. J. Gibson
, R. E. Freeman
, B. E. McCartan

Dentistry

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Abstract

Work conducted in the mid-1980s suggested that dentists in the Republic of Ireland felt uncomfortable about treating patients who were HIV-seropositive. It seemed that with greater understanding of the behaviour of the virus, dentists' attitudes would be modified accordingly. The aim of this study was to assess the reactions of Irish dentists to the treatment of HIV-positive patients. All dentists currently on the register were sent a questionnaire to assess their knowledge, attitudes and clinical behaviours. Over 60% of dentists responded. The study highlights dentists' responses to HIV infection suggesting that they are fearful of the virus. They perceive HIV as dangerous to themselves, their other patients and their practice.' The findings indicate that attitudes relating to dangerousness remain a significant obstacle in the treatment of this patient group.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	451-455
Number of pages	5
Journal	International Journal of STD and AIDS
Volume	8
Issue number	7
Early online date	1 Jul 1997
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1258/0956462971920514
Publication status	Published - 1997

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Keywords

AIDS
Altitudes
Behaviour
Dentistry
HIV infection
Knowledge

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Dermatology
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
Pharmacology (medical)
Infectious Diseases

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Levels of dangerousness: An analysis of Irish dentists' clinical responses to HIV-seropositive patients

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