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Analysis of dentists' knowledge and skill levels in providing dental and oral health services to HIV/AIDS patients in Parepare City, South Sulawesi: Analisis level pengetahuan dan keterampilan dokter gigi dalam pelayanan kesehatan gigi dan mulut pasien HIV/AIDS Kota Parepare Sulawesi Selatan Putri, Andi Anggun Mauliana; Marlina, Erni; Usman, Nur Asmi; Harlina; Yusran, Ali; Masadah, Rina
Makassar Dental Journal Vol. 15 No. 1 (2026): Volume 15 Issue 1 April 2026
Publisher : Makassar Dental Journal PDGI Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35856/mdj.v15i1.823

Abstract

HIV/AIDS remains a global health issue in Indonesia, with the city of Parepare, South Sulawesi, recording an increase in cases. The crucial role of dentists in managing HIV/AIDS patients requires optimal preparedness, which is measured by their knowledge and attitudes. This study evaluated changes in the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviour of 46 dentists in Parepare after an educational seminar and hands-on intervention. This observational study used a cross-sectional series design with questionnaires administered before and after the intervention. Data analysis used the Wilcoxon test and paired sample t-test. The intervention successfully increased the average knowledge score (p=0.162) and attitude score (p=0.876), although these increases were not statistically significant. However, the dentists' behaviour scores showed a significant increase (p=0.022), indicating the effectiveness of the intervention in triggering changes in clinical practice. It was concluded that educational seminars and hands-on training are effective in improving the behaviour of dentists in treating HIV/AIDS patients. Continuing education programmes are urgently needed to ensure improved quality of dental care for people with HIV/AIDS
Co-Authors Abdul Muis Abdul Qadar Punagi Achmad Chusnu Romdhoni Achmad, Djumadi Agusalim Bukhari Al atsari, Muhammad Azka Ali Yusran, Ali Andi Alfian Zainuddin Andi Alfian Zainuddin Andi Asadul Islam Andi Weri Sompa Andira, Fiki Wahyu Budu - Budu Budu Bukhari, Agussalim Cahyono Kaelan, Cahyono Cangara, Husni Cangara, Muhammad H Chalid, Maisuri Tadjuddin Djumadi Achmad Achmad Efendi Lukas Eka Sunarwidhi Prasedya Erni Marlina, Erni Febriani, Dwi Bahagia Gaffar, Masyita Gosal, Steffy Rebecca Ham, Jonathan Hamsu Kadriyan Hanifah, Rif’at Harlina Huswatun Hasanah Ibrahim Labeda Ilhamjaya Patellongi Ismail J Nelwan, Berti Kalatiku, Jane Magdalena Lenny Lisal Luthfi, Muhammad Madaeng, Andi Sitti Nur Fatimah Maharani, Risma Maharani, Risma Mahmud Ghaznawie Maisuri T Chalid Maisuri T. Chalid Makarim, Ahmad Rifaat Dzaki Manule, Yolanda Marcellus Simadibrata Mardiati Maricar, Nadra Maulana, Aries Mochammad Hatta Muh. Nasrum Massi Muhammad Amsyar Akil Muhiddin, Syurawasti Naeny Fajriah Nasser, Andi S.H.D. Nasser, Andi Sitti Halija Diawanti Nelwan, Berti J. Nelwan, Berti Julian Nour Hafifah, Andi Izza Nova Audrey Luetta Pieter Prihantono Prihantono Putri, Andi Anggun Mauliana Raden Tina Dewi Judistiani Raharja, Siska Putri Wulandari Ridha Wahyuni, Ridha Rinda Nariswati Risma Maharani Risma Maharani Rosdiana Natzir Sianipar, Kelvin Leonardo St. Nur Asni Sumardin, Khairul Miftah Syahrial, Andi Muhammad Abdu Fadil Syahril, Rizalinda Syahrul Rauf Syahrul Rauf Syahrul Rauf Tawali, Suryani Tjahjadi Robert Tedjasaputra Truly D Dasril Turyadi Turyadi, Turyadi Umar, Husaini Upik A Miskad UPIK ANDERIANI MISKAD, UPIK ANDERIANI Usman, Nur Asmi Winny N Leiwakabessy Wulaa, Nurwapina Langga