The impact of routine HIV testing on HIV-related stigma and discrimination in Africa

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dc.contributor.authorEbenezer, Durojaye
dc.date.accessioned2019-10-04T12:07:31Z
dc.date.available2019-10-04T12:07:31Z
dc.date.issued2011
dc.description.abstractThis paper discusses different methods of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) testing, particularly routine and voluntary HIV testing methods, which have been adopted in response to the HIV epidemic in Africa. It then examines the importance of HIV testing as a tool for the prevention and treatment of infected and affected persons. The paper argues that although routine HIV testing is important in scaling up HIV testing in Africa, it may not necessarily address HIV-related stigma as contended by some commentators. Rather, it is argued that routine HIV testing, as practiced in many African countries, may fuel HIV-related stigma and violate individuals’ fundamental rights guaranteed in numerous human rights instruments. In conclusion, the paper cautions that any attempt at adopting routine HIV testing in Africa should be tempered with respect for people’s human rights.en_US
dc.identifier.citationDurojaye, E. 2011. The impact of routine HIV testing on HIV-related stigma and discrimination in Africa. International Journal of Discrimination and the Law. 11(4), 187-200en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10566/4893
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherInternational Journal of Discrimination and the Lawen_US
dc.subjectRoutine HIV testingen_US
dc.subjectStigmaen_US
dc.subjectDiscriminationen_US
dc.subjectHuman rightsen_US
dc.subjectAfricaen_US
dc.titleThe impact of routine HIV testing on HIV-related stigma and discrimination in Africaen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US

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