title: AIDS, a social dilemma: detection of seropositives.
abstract: At present, we can observe an evolution in ideas about the detection of HIV seropositivity through a qualitative analysis of specialised literature on the ethical aspects of AIDS. In the case of this disease, systematic screening of the population does not correspond to epidemiological criteria: it is wasteful, troublesome and costly. Whether it is voluntary, and therefore biased, or compulsory, and therefore controversial, systematic screening seems an unlikely option. This situation has prompted many versions of target-group screening, which correspond to two options: systematic screening of known risk-groups, discriminatory, confidential and anonymous; target-group screening linked to particular circumstances: recognised as necessary by blood-donors and well-accepted by pregnant mothers. This method can be institutionalised and applied in the armed forces and in prisons,.... Lastly, we consider measures taken by different countries and organisations.
authors.affiliation: Public Health Department, Faculte de Medecine, Marseille, France.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Enel
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Manuel
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Charrel
authors.forename: M P
authors.initials: MP
authors.lastname: Larher
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Reviron
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: San Marco
mesh_terms: D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology*; D003219:Confidentiality; D004992:Ethics, Medical; D006679:HIV Seropositivity / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D038622:Internationality; D037141:Mandatory Programs; D008403:Mass Screening; D011287:Prejudice; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012307:Risk Factors; D035141:Voluntary Programs