History, Ethics, and Politics in AIDS Prevention Research.

Des Jarlais, Don C.; Stepherson, Bruce

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Publication Date: 1991

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History, Ethics, and Politics in AIDS Prevention Research.

Des Jarlais, Don C.; Stepherson, Bruce

American Journal of Public Health, v81 n11 p1393-94 Nov 1991

Biological questions about Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) are minor compared with political and ethical problems related to the AIDS epidemic in the United States. Lack of public confidence in the work of public health officials and the controversy surrounding New York City's syringe exchange program are two examples. (SLD)

Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Activism, At Risk Persons, Black Attitudes, Drug Use, Epidemiology, Ethics, Health Promotion, History, Minority Groups, Political Issues, Prevention, Public Health, Public Policy, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Social Science Research

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Reports - Evaluative

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Alabama; New York (New York)

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