Mother-to-child (perinatal) HIV transmission and prevention: Should mandatory testing be implemented to reduce incidence?
by Buckton, Amy H., M.A., STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK EMPIRE STATE COLLEGE, 2010, 61 pages; 1485214

Abstract:

Perinatal HIV transmission is the most common way in which children are infected with the virus. This work decides whether or not mandatory prenatal HIV testing should be implemented to reduce incidence, while focusing on ethical issues, social stigmas, and the right to privacy. Mandatory prenatal screening would provide infected women with the chance to save their child from being born with this deadly disease, through the use of zidovudine, and other antiretroviral therapies. An ethical analysis was performed, proving that even though many children's lives could be saved, ultimately the government should not limit a woman's right to privacy. This screening is also not covered by private or government insurance. It is because of this that both education about the disease and encouragement of prenatal screening is the best option.

 
AdviserMichael Andolina
SchoolSTATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK EMPIRE STATE COLLEGE
SourceMAI/ 48-06, p. , Aug 2010
Source TypeThesis
SubjectsMedical ethics; Public health; Public administration; Public policy
Publication Number1485214
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