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Published in English in Tropical Dental Journal Volume 31 - June 2008 pages 34-40

Discriminatory attitudes towards patients with HIV/AIDS by dental professionals in NigeriaDiscriminatory attitudes towards patients with HIV/AIDS by dental professionals in Nigeria est évalué 1 étoiles par les abonnés Tropical Dental Journal Online

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Authors : A. Bukar, R. Gofwen, O.A. Adeleke, O.O. Taiwo, I.S Danfillo, PH. Jalo - Nigeria


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Buts et objectifs : L’étude a cherché à étudier s’il existe des pratiques discriminatoires envers des patients atteints par le HIV/SIDA parmi les professionnels de la santé dentaire au Nigéria, comment les professionnels et les établissements dentaires réagissent lorsqu’il faut soigner un sidéen, et quels sont facteurs fondamentaux qui peuvent contribuer aux pratiques discriminatoires.
Matériels et méthodes : Etude transversale conduite dans un état choisi de façon aléatoire dans chacune des six zones géopolitiques du Nigéria. La collecte de données a été faite par le biais d’un questionnaire auto-administré. Il portait sur des informations démographiques, sur la connaissance générale du HIV/SIDA, sur le contrôle de la source d’infection, sur la crainte d’exposition professionnelle, sur les attitudes face à des patients HIV positifs et sur les besoins de formation. 75 professionnels de santé dentaire ont participé à l’étude.
Résultats : Les résultats de l’étude suggèrent qu’un nombre significatif de professionnels de santé dentaire au Nigéria ont des attitudes et un comportement discriminatoires envers les patients HIV positifs.
Conclusion : Davantage d’efforts devraient être faits pour réduire et supprimer la discrimination envers les personnes atteintes du sida afin que celles-ci accèdent à des soins dentaires de qualité.

Abstract
Discriminatory attitudes towards patients with HIV/AIDS by dental professionals in Nigeria

Aims and objectives: The study sought to investigate whether there are discriminatory practices towards HIV/AIDS patients among dental professionals in Nigeria, how receptive are dental professionals and institutions to treating People Living With Aids (PLWA), and what underlying factors if any that may contribute to any discriminatory practices.
Methods and materials: It was a cross-sectional study conducted in one randomly selected State in each of the six geo-political zones of Nigeria. Data collection was by self administered questionnaire. The questionnaire asked about demographic information, general knowledge of HIV/AIDS, adequacy of infection control, fear of occupational exposure, attitudes towards HIV positive patients and areas of need for further training. A total of 75 dental professionals participated in the study.
Results: The results of the study suggest that significant number of dental professionals in Nigeria reported attitudes and behaviour towards HIV patients which are discriminatory.
Conclusion: Further efforts should be made to promote accessibility of discrimination-free quality oral and dental care to this population.

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