Informed consent for voluntary counselling and testing for HIV infection in South African mothers and children: An assessment of burdens and consequences and an argument for a modification in the process of informed consent
The HIV / AIDS epidemic is devastating Africa. The continent lacks the material resources to treat infected persons or to support those affected by the epidemic. One great resource in Africa is the cohesive strength of families. Because of a fear of stigma, HIV infected persons tend not to disclose...
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| Format: | Dissertation |
| Language: | English |
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University of Cape Town
2016
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/11427/18412 |