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Willingness of dentists in Jordan to treat HIV‐infected patients
Author(s) -
ElMaaytah M,
Al Kayed A,
Al Qudah M,
Al Ahmad H,
AlDabbagh K,
Jerjes W,
Al Khawalde M,
Abu Hammad O,
Dar Odeh N,
ElMaaytah K,
Al Shmailan Y,
Porter S,
Scully C
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
oral diseases
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.953
H-Index - 87
eISSN - 1601-0825
pISSN - 1354-523X
DOI - 10.1111/j.1601-0825.2005.01126.x
Subject(s) - human immunodeficiency virus (hiv) , medicine , dentistry , family medicine
Reluctance of dentists to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) positive patients represents a major concern. Many efforts have been extended towards the documentation of the extent of this reluctance and speculation of factors that influence it. Objectives: Assess the willingness of dentists in Jordan to treat HIV‐infected patients. Materials and methods: Two hundred and forty‐two general dental practices were surveyed for their willingness to provide treatment of toothache and routine dental care of an HIV‐infected individual. Results: Only 15% of the dental practices were willing to provide such care. Willingness to provide treatment did not seem to be influenced by financial factors or the local prevalence of HIV disease. Conclusion: Present data suggest that HIV‐infected individuals will have difficulty in obtaining dental health care in Jordan.