Analysis of Information, Impact and Control of HIV amongst Dental Professionals of Central India

Agarwal, Jatin; Agarwal, Rolly Shrivastava; Shrivastava, Asha; Shrivastava, Sudha

doi:10.7860/jcdr/2015/14300.6236

Cited by 10 publications

(16 citation statements)

References 23 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Unclassified

Order By: Relevance

“…Then, once in treatment, PLHIV may experience a range of manifestations of stigma from verbal abuse to neglect, denial of care, and involuntary disclosure of their sero-status [ 29 ]. As PLHIV seek care outside their regular HIV-care settings, there is some evidence that suggests the risk of encountering stigma related to HIV within the health system may rise [ 30 , 31 ]. For example, a survey of dentists in Central India found that only 39.2% of dentist were willing to treat PLHIV [ 30 ].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…As PLHIV seek care outside their regular HIV-care settings, there is some evidence that suggests the risk of encountering stigma related to HIV within the health system may rise [ 30 , 31 ]. For example, a survey of dentists in Central India found that only 39.2% of dentist were willing to treat PLHIV [ 30 ]. Such observations suggest HIV stigma may also impact the NCD-care continuum, from prevention to diagnosis through retention and adherence to treatment.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

See 1 more Smart Citation

A scoping review of the role of HIV-related stigma and discrimination in noncommunicable disease care

2018

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

BackgroundPeople living with HIV are increasingly burdened by noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) as a result of the NCD susceptibility that accompanies increased life expectancy and the rising global prevalence of NCDs. Health systems are being strengthened and programs are being developed to address this burden, often building on HIV care strategies and infrastructure or through integrated care models. HIV remains a stigmatized condition and the role of HIV stigma in the provision of NCD care is not well understood.MethodsWe conducted a scoping literature review of both peer reviewed and grey literature to identify evidence of the role of HIV stigma in the NCD-care continuum (prevention, diagnosis, care seeking, retention in care, and adherence to treatment of NCDs). We searched PsychInfo and Pubmed and conducted additional searches of programmatic reports and conference abstracts. Included studies were published in English within the past decade and examined HIV-related stigma as it relates to NCD-care or to integrated NCD-and HIV-care programs.ResultsSixteen articles met the inclusion criteria. Findings suggest: fear of disclosure, internalized shame and embarrassment, and negative past experiences with or negative perceptions of health care providers negatively influence engagement with NCD care; HIV stigma can adversely affect not only people living with HIV in need of NCD care, but all NCD patients; some NCDs are stigmatized in their own right or because of their association with HIV; integrating NCD and HIV care can both reduce stigma for people living with HIV and a present a barrier to access for NCD care.ConclusionDue to the dearth of available research and the variability in initial findings, further research on the role of HIV stigma in the NCD-care continuum for people living with HIV is necessary. Lessons from the field of HIV-stigma research can serve as a guide for these efforts.

show abstract

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

A scoping review of the role of HIV-related stigma and discrimination in noncommunicable disease care

2018

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…If the neutrophil count is below 500 cells/mm 3 , patients should receive antibiotics pre‐operatively and post‐operatively (Abel et al., 2000). In this study, we undertook third molar surgery if the patient's CD4+ cell was more than 100 cell/mm 3 and neutrophil count minimum was 500 cells/mm (Agarwal et al., 2015). It has been established that indiscriminate use of antibiotics in patients with HIV disease may put them at risk of developing opportunistic infections such as candidiasis.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Although the risk of HIV transmission in the dental office is low, the consequences of being infected are life‐threatening. Risk assessment is not always feasible, adherence to universal precautions and appropriate waste disposal are critical to prevent occupational exposure (Agarwal, Agarwal, Shrivastava, & Shrivastava, 2015).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Management of third molar surgery in HIV‐positive patients

2020

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Background Third molar surgery is a common procedure performed by oral and maxillofacial surgeons. This kind of surgery is predictable, and complications are infrequent. Immune deficiency is one of the considerations for the prevention of complications. HIV patients may be immune deficient. Third molar surgical procedures are associated with bleeding and increased risk of infection. Improvement in oral hygiene must be encouraged, such as pre‐operative scaling. Prophylactic antibiotics and history of anti‐retroviral therapy should be considered. Case report 7 cases of third molar surgery in HIV patients were handled at the oral and maxillofacial surgery department. Intraoral examination showed typical lesions of HIV patients such as oral candidiasis, hairy leucoplakia, necrotizing ulcerative periodontitis, oral ulcers and also pericoronitis of third molars. Radiological examination showed impacted teeth in the upper and lower the third molar region. Third molar treatment was carried out as elective surgery under general anaesthesia. Prophylactic antibiotics were given to the patients as standard of care. Conclusion Treatment planning for HIV‐positive patients follows the same sequence as with other patients, and the priorities are to remove local infection and prevent further dental disease. Third molar surgery in HIV‐positive patients can improve dental health which can affect the quality of life. Prophylactic antibiotic should be used to prevent infections. Bleeding control also needed to avoid complications.

show abstract

“…Nevertheless, stigma and discrimination toward individuals with HIV results in them receiving either poor or delayed service from healthcare institutions [16]. A case study from India demonstrated that only 39.2 % of the dentists were willing to treat patients who had HIV [17].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Covid-19 and Stigmatisation of Healthcare Providers

Belice

Çiftçi

Demir

et al. 2020

EUREKA: Health Sciences

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

The aim: this study presents a Coronavirus Stigma Scale for Healthcare Providers that indicates the social stigmatisation rate and severity toward healthcare providers to a certain extent. This paper aims at raising awareness on the stigmatisation of healthcare providers who sacrifice their own lives for patients diagnosed or are at risk of being infected with COVID-19. Methods: the study uses a 12-item 5-point Likert-type Coronavirus Stigma Scale for Healthcare Providers, which was constructed based on the previously shortened and modified HIV Stigma Scale. The scale was distributed online to healthcare providers, and all the results obtained were then saved to an Excel file. Correlations were determined by using ANOVA and the independent t-test. Percentages, averages, figures and rates were calculated with SPSS. Results: the population of the study comprised 136 participants in total; 40 male and 96 female. Reliability and validity studies were conducted using Cronbach’s alpha and factor analysis. The stigmatisation rate toward healthcare providers was found to be significantly high, and the stigmatisation level was found to increase significantly with increasing age (p<0.05). Conclusions: the mistreatment of stigmatised healthcare providers during a pandemic where the need for them is elevated results in adverse outcomes; therefore, anti-stigma programmes need to be developed. It would be wise to find solutions such as acknowledging the stigma and introducing anti-stigma programmes.

show abstract

Analysis of Information, Impact and Control of HIV amongst Dental Professionals of Central India

Cited by 10 publications

References 23 publications

A scoping review of the role of HIV-related stigma and discrimination in noncommunicable disease care

A scoping review of the role of HIV-related stigma and discrimination in noncommunicable disease care

Management of third molar surgery in HIV‐positive patients

Covid-19 and Stigmatisation of Healthcare Providers

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About