dc.contributor.author | Kaimenyi Jacob T. | |
dc.contributor.author | Ndung'u, F L | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2013-02-27T08:41:42Z | |
dc.date.issued | 1994 | |
dc.identifier.citation | East Africa Medical Journal Vo. 71. No5 May 1994 | en |
dc.identifier.uri | http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/11986 | |
dc.identifier.uri | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/7925062 | |
dc.description.abstract | The purpose of this study was to assess knowledge. practices and attitudes towards HlV
positive and AIDS patients amongst 71 dental auxiliaries using on a self administered questionnaire.6. (91.5%)returned the questionnaire. In general, respondents' knowledge was fair. 87.7% dentistry as practised in Kenya today carries a high risk of transmission of HIV primarily because of improper sterilization of instruments 72.3% had changed their sex habits since they became aware of the dangers posed by Indiscriminate sex. Over 67 % used gloves and masks routinely when assisting in the management of AIDS patients. Over 33% did not use protective eye wear and protective covers on operatories routinely because they were not provided by the employer.27.7% felt that AIDS and HlV positive health workers should stop treating patients. 64.6% advocated that the cost of buying materials and equipment to prevent cross infection be met by the patient and the employer or dentist. 23.1 % supported the idea that HIV positive and AIDS patients be
isolated from uninfected individuals. In conclusion, a substantial number of dental auxiliaries
were wanting in their knowledge. practices and attitudes towards "IV positive! AIDS
patients | en |
dc.language.iso | en | en |
dc.title | Knowledge practises and attitudes towards HIV positive and AIDS patients among dental auxiliaries | en |
dc.type | Article | en |
local.publisher | Department of Dental Surgery, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi | en |