Do future dentists discriminate against HIV patients? new survey aims to find out
NCT ID NCT07485374
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study surveys 480 Italian dental students to understand their attitudes, knowledge, and any discriminatory behavior toward HIV-positive patients. Participants answer anonymous questions about their comfort, knowledge of HIV, and use of safety protocols. The goal is to identify gaps in education and improve care for people living with HIV.
What this could mean
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- What this could lead to
- If successful, this survey could reveal gaps in dental education about HIV, leading to better training and less discrimination.
- What could go wrong
- This is only a survey, not a treatment trial. Results may not apply outside Italy or to all dental students.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Policlinico Universitario Fondazione Agostino Gemelli - Roma
Roma, RM, 00136, Italy
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