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J Zhejiang Univ Sci B. 2011 Jul;12(7):591-610. doi: 10.1631/jzus.B1000434.

Dilemma of concepts and strategies for the prevention of spread of HIV in relation to human behavior, law and human rights.

Journal of Zhejiang University. Science. B

Reinhard H Dennin, Michael Lafrenz, Arndt Sinn, Lan-juan Li

Affiliations

  1. Institute of Medical Microbiology and Hygiene, University of Luebeck, Campus Luebeck, 160 Ratzeburger Allee, Luebeck D-23538, Germany. [email protected]

PMID: 21726067 PMCID: PMC3134848 DOI: 10.1631/jzus.B1000434

Abstract

The new prevalence data regarding the estimated global number of human immunodeficiency virus positive (HIV+) cases, i.e., including people who are either aware or unaware of their HIV infection in 2010, lead many to wonder why the increase in incidence has reached today's unprecedented level and escalated within such a short time. This, in spite of prevention campaigns in countries affected by HIV/acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) with their urgent messages aimed at preventing HIV transmission by promoting changes in individual's behavior. This article analyzes the background of the prevention strategies, in particular their political, social and legal concepts in terms of human rights, and reveals traits of human behavior not considered thus far. A radical reappraisal is necessary, at social and legislative levels, as well as options additional to current concepts. When ethical issues come up, they become blamed for outmoded moralistic positions. However, ignoring the reality has led to dire consequences from prioritizing individual human rights over society's collective need to prevent the spread of HIV.

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