Degree Type
Honors Capstone Project
Date of Submission
Spring 5-1-2011
Capstone Advisor
Sandra Lane
Honors Reader
James Byrne
Capstone Major
Health and Wellness
Capstone College
Sport and Human Dynamics
Audio/Visual Component
no
Capstone Prize Winner
no
Won Capstone Funding
no
Honors Categories
Social Sciences
Subject Categories
Other Public Health | Public Affairs | Public Health | Public Health Education and Promotion | Public Policy | Women's Health
Abstract
Every year, in the United States, between 100-200 babies are infected prenatally with HIV. With the use of antiretroviral medications, elective cesarean section and formula feeding, the risk of vertical transmission can be reduced to less than 2%. In this paper I analyzed whether or not state governments should mandate HIV testing for all pregnant women in order to reduce vertical transmission of HIV. By looking at the cases for and against mandatory testing, as well as looking at states such as Connecticut who have implemented mandatory testing, I will present the case for why the benefit of mandatory testing outweighs the potential harm that could be inflicted as a result.
Recommended Citation
Beaudette, Abigail C., "Mandatory HIV Testing During Pregnancy: A Review of Its Considerations, Ethics & Precedents" (2011). Honors Capstone Projects - All. 285.
https://surface.syr.edu/honors_capstone/285
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