Oral health problems and use of dental services among HIV-infected adults. Supplement to HIV/AIDS Surveillance Project Group.
Between January and May 1994, a 14-question survey regarding oral symptoms and use of dental care services was added to a multistate interview project of adults infected with the human immunodeficiency virus. Results indicate that there are disparities and perceived barriers among HIV-infected adults seeking and receiving dental care. Improved dental care services for all HIV-infected people should include better patient and provider awareness of HIV-related oral conditions, more-affordable treatment and expansion of dental insurance coverage.
Greene
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VA
Surveillance Branch of the Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention, National Center for HIV, STD, and TB Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta 30333, USA.
Chu
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SY
Diaz
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T
Schable
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B
D000328:Adult; D017742:Dental Care for Chronically Ill / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D005260:Female; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000628:therapy*; D015497:HIV-1; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D015999:Multivariate Analysis; D009909:Oral Health; D016079:Refusal to Treat; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014481:United States