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The impact of parental consent on the HIV testing of minors

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  • Meehan, T.M.
  • Hansen, H.
  • Klein, W.C.

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Objectives. This investigation assessed change in use of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) testing by minors after removal of the parental consent requirement in Connecticut. Methods. HIV counseling and testing records for 13- to 17-year-olds who accessed publicly funded testing sites were analyzed. Results. The number of visits increased by 44% from the 12- month period before the statutory change (n = 656) to the 12-month, period thereafter (n = 965). The number of HIV tests increased twofold. Visits and tests of high-risk minors tripled. Conclusions. Minors should have the right to consent to HIV testing.

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  • Meehan, T.M. & Hansen, H. & Klein, W.C., 1997. "The impact of parental consent on the HIV testing of minors," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 87(8), pages 1338-1341.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:1997:87:8:1338-1341_9
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    1. Robertson, Roni Diamant, 2013. "The invisibility of adolescent sexual development in foster care: Seriously addressing sexually transmitted infections and access to services," Children and Youth Services Review, Elsevier, vol. 35(3), pages 493-504.
    2. Radu Florea, 2016. "The Appraisal of Commitment in Organizational Environments- Differentiating Organizational Commitment from Employee Satisfaction," European Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies Articles, Revistia Research and Publishing, vol. 2, ejis_v2_i.

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