Willingness of Jordanian clinicians to treat a hepatitis B-infected patient.

Objective: In the past, clinicians have sometimes been unwilling to provide care to patients known to be infected with hepatitis B virus (HBV). However, this lack of patient care should have lessened following the introduction of effective HBV vaccination for health care workers. The purpose of this study was to determine the willingness of clinicians in Jordan to provide care to HBV-infected patients.

Willingness of dentists in Jordan to treat HIV-infected patients.

Unlabelled: Reluctance of dentists to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) positive patients represents a major concern. Many efforts have been extended towards the documentation of the extent of this reluctance and speculation of factors that influence it.

Objectives: Assess the willingness of dentists in Jordan to treat HIV-infected patients.