Evaluation of oral care protocols practice by dentists in Rio de Janeiro towards HIV/AIDS individuals.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to evaluate the dentists' knowledge and practice regarding HIV positive individuals' oral care in Rio de Janeiro State. METHODS:Dentists from Rio de Janeiro State (n = 242) answered an electronic questionnaire on biosafety procedures, oral manifestations of AIDS, and knowledge of HIV infection. Collected information was stratified by gender, and data were analyzed using Chi-square and t tests. RESULTS:From the 14 oral manifestations investigated, oral candidiasis, necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis, and hairy leucoplakia were more associated with HIV, with no differences between the responses from men and women. Above 85% of the participants would be concerned about becoming infected with HIV after a needle/ sharp object injury and more than 80% of them

SUBMITTER: Silva-Boghossian CM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6961293 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature