Gibson B J, Freeman R E, McCartan B E
Dental Public Health Research Group, School of Dentistry, Queen's University of Belfast, Republic of Ireland.
Int J STD AIDS. 1997 Jul;8(7):451-5. doi: 10.1258/0956462971920514.
Work conducted in the mid-1980s suggested that dentists in the Republic of Ireland felt uncomfortable about treating patients who were HIV-seropositive. It seemed that with greater understanding of the behaviour of the virus, dentists' attitudes would be modified accordingly. The aim of this study was to assess the reactions of Irish dentists to the treatment of HIV-positive patients. All dentists currently on the register were sent a questionnaire to assess their knowledge, attitudes and clinical behaviours. Over 60% of dentists responded. The study highlights dentists' responses to HIV infection suggesting that they are fearful of the virus. They perceive HIV as dangerous to themselves, their other patients and their practice. The findings indicate that attitudes relating to dangerousness remain a significant obstacle in the treatment of this patient group.
20世纪80年代中期开展的工作表明，爱尔兰共和国的牙医在治疗HIV血清反应呈阳性的患者时会感到不自在。随着对该病毒行为有了更多了解，牙医的态度似乎会相应改变。本研究的目的是评估爱尔兰牙医对治疗HIV阳性患者的反应。向目前登记在册的所有牙医发送了一份问卷，以评估他们的知识、态度和临床行为。超过60%的牙医做出了回应。该研究突出了牙医对HIV感染的反应，表明他们害怕这种病毒。他们认为HIV对自己、其他患者及其业务都有危险。研究结果表明，与危险性相关的态度仍然是治疗这一患者群体的重大障碍。
