Open AccessPerceptions of dentists about care of HIV infected patients
Author(s) -
Aila Maria Cipriano Leal,
Lúcia de Fátima Almeida de Deus Moura,
Marcoeli Silva de Moura,
Cacilda Castelo Branco Lima,
Marina de Deus Moura de Lima
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
research, society and development
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2525-3409
DOI - 10.33448/rsd-v10i8.17304
Subject(s) - observational study , cross sectional study , perception , human immunodeficiency virus (hiv) , medicine , family medicine , psychology , pathology , neuroscience
A cross-sectional observational study was performed involving 314 dentists in the city of Teresina, Piaui. Aims: The main objective of the present study was to evaluate the perception of dentists of Teresina, Piaui, in relation to the attitudes of HIV-infected patients. Material and methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among dentists of Teresina, Piaui. Positive perception was considered when the answer was “being able” and “not being afraid” to treat HIV-infected patients. Data were collected through a self-administered questionnaire that was statistically analysed using SPSS software version 20. Results: Most presented positive perception with regard to treating HIV-positive patients. Conclusion: Positive perception can be attributed to the continued education of these professionals.