The impact of HIV on oral health and subsequent use of dental services.

摘要: Objective This study examined differences in health and access to dental services among a nationally representative sample of patients with HIV using Andersen's Behavioral Model Health Services Use. Methods investigation is longitudinal that used structural equation modeling analyze data from the Cost Utilization Study, probability 2,864 adults under treatment for infection. Key predisposing variables included sex, drug use, race/ethnicity, education, age. Enabling factors income, insurance, regular source care. Need mental, physical, oral health. Dependent whether respondent utilized number visits. Results More usual care, poor predicted higher having visit. African Americans, Hispanics, those exposed through use or heterosexual contact, physical were less likely have Of who visited professionals, older persons, worse had more Americans persons mental fewer Conclusions Persons HIV-related symptoms diagnosis AIDS greater need care than without AIDS, but pressing needs limit their services. Providers should better attend are