title: [Evaluation of the effectiveness of a premarital program for HIV infection screening].
abstract: The effectiveness of premarital screening program for HIV infection is discussed, in relation to hypothetical objectives: improvement of individual health, prevention of transmission of HIV infection and estimate of prevalence among sexually active population. Taking into account validity of screening test, natural history of HIV infection, availability of effective early treatment and possible social outcomes, the hypothesis of lack of effectiveness of this program is held.
authors.forename: C A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Perucci
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Arcà
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Abeni
mesh_terms: D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000635:transmission; D006801:Humans; D011291:Premarital Examinations; D015397:Program Evaluation
vernacular_title: Valutazione di efficacia di un programma di screening pre-matrimoniale per infezioni da HIV.