Assessing HIV-related attitudes and orientations of male and female general dentists

J Am Dent Assoc. 1995 Jul;126(7):862-71. doi: 10.14219/jada.archive.1995.0307.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Attitude of Health Personnel*
  • Chi-Square Distribution
  • Cross-Sectional Studies
  • Dental Care for Chronically Ill / psychology*
  • Dentists / psychology*
  • Dentists, Women / psychology*
  • Female
  • HIV Infections / psychology*
  • HIV Infections / transmission
  • Humans
  • Linear Models
  • Logistic Models
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • New York City
  • Occupational Exposure
  • Risk Factors
  • Sampling Studies
  • Sex Factors
  • Surveys and Questionnaires