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Avicenna J Dent Res. 2010;2(1): 64-69.
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Original Article

Knowledge and Attitudes of Tehran Dentists about HIV/AIDS

Z Maleki 1*, SM Abrisham 1, S Talebi 1

1 Assistant Professor, Department of Oral Medicine, Faculty of Dentistry, Shaheed Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
*Corresponding Author: Corresponding author: Address: Department of Oral Medicine, Faculty of Dentistry, Shaheed Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. Tel: 09121436652, Email: dr.zibamaleki@gmail.com

Abstract

Statement of problem: As HIV/AIDS transmits through direct contact and via blood (possibly also saliva), the risk of cross-infection in a dental practice has become important. Dentists play an important role in detecting and treating oral manifestations of HIV.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate knowledge and attitudes among general dentists working in Tehran towards HIV/AIDS. 

Materials and Methods: In a cross – sectional descriptive study, knowledge and attitude among 370 dentists towards HIV/AIDS were evaluated by a questionnaire consisting of 29 questions.

Results: Three hundred and seventy dentists, consisting of 262 males (70.8%) and 108 females (29.2%), participated in this study. The mean age was 38.6 (range 25-57 years) .The mean years of work experiences after graduating was 12.9±8.3 years (range 0-29 years).  In this study, the total maximum score was 72 (4 scores for each correct answer). 

Conclusion: In general, level of dentists’ knowledge about HIV/AIDS was low. An educational program about AIDS is highly recommended. 

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