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Assessing HIV-Related Attitudes and Orientations of Male and Female General Dentists

1995; Elsevier BV; Volume: 126; Issue: 7 Linguagem: Inglês

10.14219/jada.archive.1995.0307

1943-4723

Carol Kunzel, Donald Sadowsky,

Sex work and related issues

This article examines differences between male and female general practitioners in private practice in New York City with regard to their attitudes and orientations toward treating HIV-infected patients. The survey asked about willingness to treat such patients and perceptions that might influence that willingness, particularly those related to safety and self-efficacy and risk of occupationally acquiring HIV. Possible explanations for gender-related differences are considered. Implications of these findings for the development of HIV-related continuing education programs are discussed.