Factors associated with preventive dental care-seeking behavior among people living with HIV
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Journal ArticlePublication Date
2011-10-10Keywords
Dental Care for Chronically IllPreventive Dentistry
HIV Infections
Dentistry
Health Services Research
Primary Care
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Objectives: This study examined factors associated with preventive dental care-seeking behavior among HIV-positive adults who participated in a federally funded demonstration project to expand access to oral health care. Methods: Two thousand one hundred eighty-seven adults living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in the United States were enrolled in free dental care and were interviewed about their reasons for seeking care, their oral health, and overall health status. Multivariate analysis using Generalized Estimating Equations to control for clustering by site was conducted to identify factors associated with preventive care-seeking behavior. Results: Forty-one percent of participants reported the only reason they sought dental care was for preventive care, to receive a checkup or cleaning. Factors associated with preventive care-seeking behavior in multivariate analysis included no unmet need for dental care since testing HIV positive, no dental insurance, taking HIV medications and better overall oral health. Conclusions: Many HIV-positive adults may seek preventive care when it is offered at no cost. Interventions that address unmet needs and target individuals who are not taking HIV medications or have poorer oral health may improve preventive practices.Source
Tobias C, Lemay CA, Jeanty, Y, Umez-Eronini AA, Reznik, D. Factors associated with preventive dental care-seeking behavior among people living with HIV. Journal of Public Health Dentistry. Article first published online: 10 Oct 2011. DOI: 10.1111/j.1752-7325.2011.00284.xDOI
10.1111/j.1752-7325.2011.00284.xPermanent Link to this Item
http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14038/37140ae974a485f413a2113503eed53cd6c53
10.1111/j.1752-7325.2011.00284.x