Resumen: Objetivos: Conocer la actitud de estudiantes de odontología de Cali respecto del manejo de personas con diagnóstico de VIH/SIDA. Método: Estudio observacional descriptivo mediante aplicación de una encuesta aplicada en 1.173 estudiantes de tres facultades de odontología de Cali, clasificados en tres grupos (preclínica, clínica inicial y clínica final). Resultados: participó un 63,4%; 50% tenía menos de 20 años, 68% mujeres. 92% solteros y 82% católicos. Se encontró actitud positiva entre 86% y 92%, la disposición de atender pacientes fue más favorable en preclínica (p=0.03). Aunque 88,7% mostró disposición de atender pacientes VIH+; entre los que pensaban que sería difícil hacerlo para su personal auxiliar, se encontró 33% de estudiantes con probabilidad de hacerlo, (p= 0.03). Cuando se interrogó sobre conocimientos acerca del VIH/SIDA, 66,7% (clínica final) y 82,2% (preclínica) percibían que no habían recibido entrenamiento previo (p<0,001). Conclusiones: Se evidenció que la intención de atender pacientes VIH+ era similar a lo reportado en otros países americanos e Irlanda. Los estudiantes necesitan recibir un mejor entrenamiento con el fin de disminuir sus temores y mejorar su actitud para atenderlos. Palabras clave: actitud, VIH, estudiantes odontología, estigmaAttitudes of students at three dental schools in Santiago de Cali, Colombia, toward HIV+ patients Abstract: Objective: To know attitude of students at three dental schools in Santiago de Cali, Colombia, toward HIV+ patients. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study with using a questionnaire to 1173 invited to attend students from three dental schools in Cali. Students were classified in three groups (Pre-clinic: semester I-IV; initial clinic: V to VII and last clinical: VIII to X). Results: Participation rate was 63.4%. 50% under 20 years old, 68% female, 92% single, and 82% Catholics. Between 86% and 92% had positive attitudes; when asked about their willingness to care patients being more favorable preclinical students (p=0.03). Although, 88.7% of all students showed a willingness to address HIV patients. Among those who believed that it would be difficult for assistant staff to accept treating such patients there was a 33% chance of doing so (p=0.003). When we asked about training to manage, between 67% (clinical) and 82% (preclinical) perceive not receiving any. Conclusions: The intention to dental care was similar to that reported in the other American countries, and Ireland. Dental students need better training, because they do not perceived adequate training, to reduce their fear and increase positive attitudes to care for HIV/AIDS patients.
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