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C B Ijsselmuiden1, M H Steinberg, G N Padayachee
1Department of Community Health, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.
Abstract:
In this, the first of a three-part series of articles in which we propose steps towards a comprehensive strategy for the control of HIV infection, we consider briefly the world-wide experience with the HIV epidemic. Our objective is to highlight the problems and controversial issues which are pertinent to strategies for the control of HIV infection. We focus on problems of case-definition, differences between 'African' and 'Western' AIDS and the implications for South Africa, and problems with sensitivity and specificity of tests used at present, particularly in the context of false positivity in a community with a low prevalence of HIV infection. We consider some of the ethical issues, including the need for adequate counselling, the need for informed consent before testing, and the centrality of confidentiality, particularly in the context of possible victimisation and neglect of HIV-positive individuals. Differences between 'notification' and 'reporting' are emphasised. Recommendations are made regarding these problems.
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