Vol. 7 (04) pp. 1567-1570 DOI: 10.21474/IJAR01/8984

HIV AND AIDS: A SURVEY AMONG DENTAL STUDENTS.

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  • Post graduate student, Krishnadevaraya College of Dental Sciences,Krishndevarayangar, Hunasamaranhalli, Near-Sri MVIT, Yelahanka, Bengaluru, Karnataka 562157.
  • Senior Resident, SKIMS, Soura.
  • Lecturer, Dept. Of Conservative Dentistry, GDC, Srinagar.
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Abstract

Introduction: One of the cornerstones in the fight against HIV/AIDS is the knowledge regarding the disease. The present survey aimed primarily at assessing the knowledge of dental students in Krishnadevaraya College of Dental Scienceson HIV/AIDS. Materials and Methods: Pre-formed questionnaire of 25 questions was given out to 100 dental students aged between18?25 years willing to participate in study. All participants were requested to complete the questionnaire with best of their knowledge and without any assistance. Questionnaire once completed were collected back personally. Results: Majority students (80%) had generally positive attitudes about patients with HIV and AIDS. About 12% expressed discomfort with taking a patient's sexual history Most of the students (96%) knew that HIV/AIDS patients can infect dental workers and 10% were unaware of the fact that HIV/AIDS patients can be diagnosed with oral manifestations. Conclusions: All the students were aware of HIV/AIDS. The majorty of participants demonstrated an adequate understanding of HIV transmission and prevention. In order to combat these issues, effective learning interventions must be introduced.

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Nawal Khan, Munaza Shafi and Shahnaz Nabi. (2019); HIV AND AIDS: A SURVEY AMONG DENTAL STUDENTS., Int. J. of Adv. Res., 7 (04), 1567-1570, ISSN 2320-5407. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21474/IJAR01/8984

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