Dental Care Utilization, Unmet Needs and Perceived Stigma among HIV- Positive Women: A Cross-Sectional Study

Abstract

Objective: HIV-related oral health issues are often more severe than those in the general population, thus it's critical to have access to both dental and medical care. This study sought to assess the association between dental care utilization, unmet dental needs and perceived stigma among women living with HIV/AIDS.

Method: In this cross-sectional study conducted on HIV positive women in Chennai include the dental care utilization unmet dental needs and perceived stigma related questions followed by clinical examination for dental caries, periodontitis and oral lesions.

Conclusion: Study revealed that there is an association between dental care utilization, unmet dental needs, and perceived stigma among women living with HIV.