Knowledge and Attitude of clinical level dental students concerning HIV/AIDS
Knowledge and Attitude of clinical level dental students concerning HIV/AIDS
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临床级牙科学生对艾滋病毒/艾滋病的知识和态度
DOI：
10.4314/ndj.v15i1.42093
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发表时间：
2008
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通讯作者：
Pi Ugbodaga
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作者：
O. Obuekwe;O. Osaiyuwu;C. Onyeaso;Pi Ugbodaga
目的：了解临床水平牙科学生对人类免疫缺陷病毒/获得性免疫缺陷综合征（HIV/AIDS）的知识和态度。
Objective: To determine the knowledge and attitude of clinical level dental students concerning Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS).
Methods: Two hundred and fifteen clinical level dental students from three Nigerian universities were requested to complete a self- administered questionnaire related to knowledge and attitudes about HIV/AIDS. Parameters assessed included the aetiology and modes of transmission, high- risk groups, common oral and general manifestations, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of HIV/AIDS.
Results: The male to female ratio was approximately 1:1, with an age range of 20-36 years. The respondents exhibited excellent knowledge of the aetiologic agent, the modes of transmission, high- risk groups, common oral manifestations and prevention of HIV/AIDS. However, they were less knowledgeable about the general features, diagnosis, treatment, aims of treatment and infection control measures. One hundred and sixty (70.4%) of the respondents stated that they did not have any reservations dealing with patients with HIV/AIDS while 55 (29.6%) felt that with improved knowledge they would be more confident in issues related to HIV/AIDS.
Conclusion: Although Nigerian dental students exhibited good knowledge and positive attitude concerning HIV/AIDS, this study showed that knowledge of laboratory investigations and infection control measures were poor. These areas need emphasis in the dental school curriculum. Keywords : Knowledge, attitude, dental student, HIV/AIDS Nigerian Dental Journal Vol. 15 (1) 2007: pp. 3-8