Gender differences in characteristics, infection control practices, knowledge and attitudes related to HIV among Ontario dentists

摘要: We surveyed 5,997 dentists in Ontario to investigate gender differences the characteristics, infection control practices, knowledge and attitudes regarding treatment of HIV-infected patients. The response rate was 70.3%. Reports indicated that female are younger more likely work larger urban centres (P < 0.00001), general practice 0.0001) than their male counterparts. Multiple logistic regression analyses many significant univariate could be explained by confounding influence age, location, specialty; however, some remain significant: Women were men report attending continuing education dealing with HIV/AIDS past two years 0.001), use masks eye protection 0.00001). Men reported economic concerns women: they concerned about financial burden costs losing patients from if it is known treat HIV 0.05). However, there no willingness provide for HIV. conclude little evidence show access oral care affected differences.