Knowledge and attitudes toward HIV/AIDS among Turkish clinical medical and dental students

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dc.authoridSezer, Berkant / 0000-0001-9731-6156
dc.authoridAydoğdu, Tuğba / 0009-0005-3470-0392
dc.authoridAta, Batuhan / 0009-0006-5127-7474
dc.contributor.authorSezer, Berkant
dc.contributor.authorAydoğdu, Tuğba
dc.contributor.authorAta, Batuhan
dc.date.accessioned2026-02-03T12:00:43Z
dc.date.available2026-02-03T12:00:43Z
dc.date.issued2025
dc.departmentÇanakkale Onsekiz Mart Üniversitesi
dc.description.abstractObjectives Despite advances in HIV/AIDS treatment and prevention, persistent knowledge gaps and stigmatizing attitudes among healthcare trainees emphasize the need for early educational interventions to promote ethical and non-discriminatory care for people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA). This study aimed to assess and compare HIV-related knowledge and attitudes among clinical medical and dental students. Methods A cross-sectional, questionnaire-based survey was conducted among clinical-level students at a public university in Türkiye. Participants included fourth- to sixth-year medical students and fourth- to fifth-year dental students. The questionnaire assessed general HIV/AIDS knowledge, transmission routes, post-exposure prophylaxis and attitudes toward PLWHA. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics, independent samples t-test, Mann–Whitney U test and chi-square tests. Results Of 528 eligible students, 504 completed the survey (260 medical, 244 dental). Medical students scored significantly higher than dental students across all knowledge domains (p < 0.001) and demonstrated more positive attitudes (p < 0.001). However, both groups' overall knowledge levels were categorized as “weak,” and their attitudes remained “negative.” Common misconceptions included limited awareness of the “Undetectable = Untransmittable” principle, with only 11.5% of all students answering this item correctly, and false beliefs about transmission via casual contact, saliva, or shared utensils. Conclusions While medical students performed better, widespread deficiencies and stigmatizing beliefs across both groups indicate a need for curriculum reform. HIV-related education should integrate biomedical content with ethical reasoning, stigma reduction, and patient-centred approaches. Early, experiential learning may help foster more informed and inclusive attitudes among future healthcare professionals.
dc.identifier.doi10.1111/hiv.70146
dc.identifier.issn1464-2662
dc.identifier.issn1468-1293
dc.identifier.pmid41470054
dc.identifier.scopus2-s2.0-105026502451
dc.identifier.scopusqualityQ1
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1111/hiv.70146
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12428/34682
dc.identifier.wosWOS:001651508600001
dc.identifier.wosqualityQ2
dc.indekslendigikaynakWeb of Science
dc.indekslendigikaynakScopus
dc.indekslendigikaynakPubMed
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherWiley
dc.relation.ispartofHiv Medicine
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanı
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess
dc.snmzKA_WOS_20260130
dc.subjectattitude
dc.subjectdental education
dc.subjectHIV/AIDS
dc.subjectknowledge
dc.subjectmedical education
dc.titleKnowledge and attitudes toward HIV/AIDS among Turkish clinical medical and dental students
dc.typeArticle

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