Journal of AIDS & Clinical Research

Adel F Alothman

Publications

• Research Article
  Knowledge and Attitude of Physicians towards Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection in a Tertiary Care Center
  Author(s): Mohammed S Alabdullah, Fahad A Alowais, Adel F Alothman and Mohammad A BosaeedMohammed S Alabdullah, Fahad A Alowais, Adel F Alothman and Mohammad A Bosaeed
  
  Introduction: Human immunodeficiency virus infection is a serious health issue. In 2014, around 36.9 million people were living with the human immunodeficiency virus worldwide. Saudis perceive AIDS as a moral disease. The gap between the proper attitude and knowledge of physicians and dentists about AIDS has adversely influenced the quality of HIV-related health care. Our target for this study is to evaluate the knowledge and attitude of physicians and dentists toward the human immunodeficiency virus infection in our society. Method: A cross-sectional study was designed to collect data using a self-administered, structured questionnaire from physicians and dentists. It was distributed among them on specific days and times in a tertiary care center located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Results: The study included a total number of 201 physicians and dentists, of which 189 were physicians .. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2155-6113.1000637

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