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

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.