AIDSphobia litigation

Pediatr AIDS HIV Infect. 1995 Dec;6(6):362-7.

Abstract

A significant proportion of adolescent girls engaging in risky behaviors will use confidential HIV counseling and testing services that are linked to primary care. Health-care providers play an important role in helping teens address their risk for and concerns about HIV infection by engaging adolescents in repeated discussions about HIV testing.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / psychology*
  • Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / transmission
  • Disease Transmission, Infectious / legislation & jurisprudence*
  • Fear
  • Humans
  • Phobic Disorders
  • Stress, Psychological
  • Wounds and Injuries / blood
  • Wounds and Injuries / virology