[Diverse strategies to attempt to prevent the spread of HIV infections]

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[Diverse strategies to attempt to prevent the spread of HIV infections]

Bull Acad Natl Med. 1990 Nov;174(8):1199-204; discussion 1205-7. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/91243022
Charvet D

Abstract: AIDS, because of the seriousness of its diagnosis, as well as the fact that it is linked with such life-giving symbols such as blood and sperm, has often been presented as the plague of the 1900's. As is often the case with serious, misunderstood societal calamities, AIDS carries with its attitudes of guilt and denial; attitudes which have greatly hampered the beginnings of preventive actions. Due in particular to the pioneering actions of non-profit AIDS associations, France currently has a global policy which encompasses prevention, information, and solidarity. The development and installation of this policy has brought to light practical problems which are ethically and morally important as well. Although the general public's understanding of the means of contamination is increasing, there remain a certain number of false conceptions which are difficult to overcome in information-based, mass media campaigns. As far as behavior-oriented prevention programs are concerned, condom promotion must often be carried out within certain limits of expression, particularly those of certain religious influences. Solidarity and ethics campaigns raise often sensitive human rights topics such as homosexuality and work-related issues. AIDS has thus a much broader scope than a public health subject, it involves the reflection and consideration of collective human and societal values.

Keywords: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/*PREVENTION & CONTROL English Abstract France Human HIV Infections/*PREVENTION & CONTROL JOURNAL ARTICLE REVIEW REVIEW, TUTORIAL
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