Advocating prevention over punishment
The risks of HIV criminalization in Burkina Faso
Datos Bibliográficos
| ID | 3972692 |
|---|---|
| Autores | Patrice Sanon, Simon Kaboré, Jennifer Wilen (International Women's Health Coalition), Susanna J Smith (International Women's Health Coalition), Jane Galvão (0000-0003-1598-9125, AIDS United) |
| Año | 2009 |
| Volumen | 17 |
| Número | 34 |
| Páginas | 146-153 |
| Fecha de publicación | 2009-01-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Sí |
| Open Access | No |
| Tipo | ARTICLE |
| Revista | Reproductive Health Matters (JOURNAL) |
| Identificadores de la revista | ISSN: 0968-8080 • E-ISSN: 1460-9576 |
| Editorial | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1016/s0968-8080(09)34484-5 |
| PMID | 19962648 |
| OpenAlex | W2122607090 |
| Idioma | EN |
| Citas recibidas | 8 |
| Referencias citadas | 6 |
In 2004, parliamentarians from 12 countries in West and Central Africa created a template for legislation aimed at protecting the rights of people with HIV and stemming rising HIV infection rates by criminalizing HIV transmission. Since then, the template has been adopted as national law in 15 African countries, including Burkina Faso in 2008. The Burkina Faso law offers a number of protections for people with HIV, such as confidentiality of HIV test results, and holds the government accountable for providing health services for people with HIV and education about HIV in schools. However, other articles in the law, which criminalize HIV transmission and mandate disclosure of HIV status, may contribute to violations of the human rights of women and men with HIV. This article reviews the two cases brought in Burkina Faso under the 2008 HIV law to date, both against women, and explores the implications of specific elements of the legislation. It recommends that Burkina Faso use guidance provided by UNAIDS and the Southern Africa Development Community to repeal harmful articles in the HIV-specific legislation and implement the positive provisions. Prioritizing HIV prevention over punishment is the best way to respect the rights of people living with HIV and AIDS
Criminalization · Economic growth · Human rights · Legislation · Mandate · Political science · Repeal · HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk · HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions · Law · Sex work and related issues
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Le conseil post-test encourage-t-il les PVVIH à partager leur statut sérologique? Pratiques et suggestions des conseillers au Burkina Faso Does post-test counseling support PLHIV in disclosing their HIV status? Practices and propositions by counselors in Burkina Faso
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| Obras citantes distintas | 8 |
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| Citas por año | 0,53 |
| Intervalo de citas | 2011 - 2015 (5) |
| Velocidad de citación | historical |
| Altamente citado | No |
| Tipos de cita | Neutras: 8 |