Assessing HIV-related attitudes and orientations of male and female general dentists.
This article examines differences between male and female general practitioners in private practice in New York City with regard to their attitudes and orientations toward treating HIV-infected patients. The survey asked about willingness to treat such patients and perceptions that might influence that willingness, particularly those related to safety and self-efficacy and risk of occupationally acquiring HIV. Possible explanations for gender-related differences are considered. Implications of these findings for the development of HIV-related continuing education programs are discussed.
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Division of Community Health, Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery, New York 10032, USA.
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D000328:Adult; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D016009:Chi-Square Distribution; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D017742:Dental Care for Chronically Ill / Q000523:psychology*; D003815:Dentists / Q000523:psychology*; D003816:Dentists, Women / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000523:psychology* / Q000635:transmission; D006801:Humans; D016014:Linear Models; D016015:Logistic Models; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009519:New York City; D016273:Occupational Exposure; D012307:Risk Factors; D012494:Sampling Studies; D012737:Sex Factors; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires