Burkina Faso : Loi n°045-2005/AN portant santé de la Reproduction
Texte de loi relative à la santé de la reproduction. Articles pertinents prévoyant des sanctions pénales : Article 18 (omission de prendre les précautions nécessaires pour protéger le partenaire); article 22 (transmission volontaire du VIH/sida).
The potential for transmission of human immunodeficiency virus through human bites
Reviews evidence related to the potential for HIV transmission through human bites. Concludes that while biologically possible, transmission remains unlikely, risk is epidemiologically insignificant and as yet, has not been well documented.
Examining public health nurses’ documentary practices: the impact of criminalizing HIV non-disclosure on inscription styles
Found that public health nurses’ anticipation that medical and public health records could be used as evidence in court is affecting public health nurses’ reasoning and documentary practices during HIV post-test counselling. Nurses have real concerns that notes will be misinterpreted and given a legal significance contrary to their original purpose, and fear their professional competence could be attacked. Traditional counselling practices prioritising client care and risk reduction are in conflict with HIV criminalisation.