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E Roy

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HIV: the debate over isolation as a measure of personal control.

In the biomedical ethical debates over HIV/AIDS, the issue of personal control measures, including isolation and detention, should be addressed critically. Taking account of historical experience with epidemics and current legislation, several major policy options are identified, each of which has drawbacks. A sliding scale of personal control measures culminating in limited detention may offer a balance between private responsibility and public health to ensure responsible behaviour. Any measure of personal control must be linked to fully implemented, positive programmes in education and counselling within a coherent strategy for which there is no coercitive substitute.

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome↗
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Prevalence of chlamydial infection and frequency of risk behaviours for STDs and HIV infection among adolescents in public juvenile facilities in the province of Quebec.

This study aimed to determine the prevalence of chlamydial infection in adolescents entering public juvenile facilities in the province of Quebec and the frequency of their risk behaviours for STDs and HIV infection. Adolescents were asked to complete an anonymous self-administered questionnaire and to be screened for Chlamydia trachomatis. Of 731 sexually active adolescents, 62% agreed to be tested. The overall prevalence rate was 7.7% (95% confidence interval: 5.1%-10.3%). The prevalence was significantly higher in female than in male teenagers: 12% vs 3% (p < 0.001, Fisher's exact test). These results suggest that screening for chlamydial infection should be offered to all sexually active female teenagers admitted into juvenile facilities. For males, selective screening taking into account sexual history would be a more realistic approach. The frequency of high risk activities for STDs and HIV infection points to the importance of specific prevention programs for this population.

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