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Willingness of dentists in Jordan to treat HIV-infected patients.

UNLABELLED
Reluctance of dentists to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) positive patients represents a major concern. Many efforts have been extended towards the documentation of the extent of this reluctance and speculation of factors that influence it.


OBJECTIVES
Assess the willingness of dentists in Jordan to treat HIV-infected patients.


MATERIALS AND METHODS
Two hundred and forty-two general dental practices were surveyed for their willingness to provide treatment of toothache and routine dental care of an HIV-infected individual.


RESULTS
Only 15% of the dental practices were willing to provide such care. Willingness to provide treatment did not seem to be influenced by financial factors or the local prevalence of HIV disease.


CONCLUSION
Present data suggest that HIV-infected individuals will have difficulty in obtaining dental health care in Jordan.