So many harms, so little benefit: a global review of the history and harms of HIV criminalisation

Csete, Joanne; Elliott, Richard; Bernard, Edwin J

doi:10.1016/s2352-3018(22)00248-x

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“…Even though clustering methods are unable to infer direction of transmission, concerns about its use in forensic proceedings are well documented ( Sweeney et al., 2017 ; Csete et al., 2022 ; Field and Sullivan, 1987 ), and a number of criminal prosecutions have included reference to phylogeny and other clustering methods. The goal of molecular epidemiology is to establish the characteristics of transmission networks and to inform population-based interventions and not identify directionality and person-to-person transmission.…”

Section: Challenges To Molecular Epidemiology and Possible Solutionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Molecular epidemiology to aid virtual elimination of HIV transmission in Australia

Obeng,

Kelleher,

Di Giallonardo

2024

Virus Research

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Section: Challenges To Molecular Epidemiology and Possible Solutionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Molecular epidemiology to aid virtual elimination of HIV transmission in Australia

Obeng,

Kelleher,

Di Giallonardo

2024

Virus Research

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“…Throughout history, interconnected sexist, racist and capitalist aspirations at the political level have impacted the realisation of SRHR [10,29]. Policies undermining SRHR provide the state with power over an individual's sexuality and bodily autonomy, like in the case of abortion and its widespread criminalisation, the criminalisation of HIV transmission, or several cases of forced sterilisation of Indigenous women [30][31][32]. Based on an intersectional understanding, reproductive justice considers underlying power regimes and the complexity of SRHR by acknowledging multiple and intertwined layers of discrimination, inequities and lack of access to basic services [29].…”

Section: Understanding the Intersectional Landscapementioning

confidence: 99%

Towards a Feminist Global Health Policy: Power, intersectionality, and transformation

Eger,

Chacko,

El-Gamal

et al. 2024

PLOS Glob Public Health

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In the realm of global health policy, the intricacies of power dynamics and intersectionality have become increasingly evident. Structurally embedded power hierarchies constitute a significant concern in achieving health for all and demand transformational change. Adopting intersectional feminist approaches potentially mitigates health inequities through more inclusive and responsive health policies. While feminist approaches to foreign and development policies are receiving increasing attention, they are not accorded the importance they deserve in global health policy. This article presents a framework for a Feminist Global Health Policy (FGHP), outlines the objectives and underlying principles and identifies the actors responsible for its meaningful implementation. Recognising that power hierarchies and societal contexts inherently shape research, the proposed framework was developed via a participatory research approach that aligns with feminist principles. Three independent online focus groups were conducted between August and September 2022 with 11 participants affiliated to the global-academic or local-activist level and covering all WHO regions. The qualitative content analysis revealed that a FGHP must be centred on considerations of intersectionality, power and knowledge paradigms to present meaningful alternatives to the current structures. By balancing guiding principles with sensitivity for context-specific adaptations, the framework is designed to be applicable locally and globally, whilst its adoption is intended to advance health equity and reproductive justice, with communities and policymakers identified as the main actors. This study underscores the importance of dismantling power structures by fostering intersectional and participatory approaches for a more equitable global health landscape. The FGHP framework is intended to initiate debate among global health practitioners, policymakers, researchers and communities. Whilst an undeniably intricate and time-consuming process, continuous and collaborative work towards health equity is imperative to translate this vision into practice.

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“… 81 , 82 Multiple reviews of the literature have demonstrated that HIV criminalisation laws appear to have little impact in reducing sexual risk behaviours, while causing harm in multiple ways to people living with and communities affected by HIV, and more generally undermining an effective HIV response. 83–85 HIV criminalisation contributes to misinformation about HIV and its transmission, thereby further stigmatising people living with HIV and fostering social ostracism, discrimination and violence. 86 , 87 Fear of criminal prosecution for alleged non-disclosure, exposure or transmission creates an additional disincentive to seeking HIV testing for fear of prosecution.…”

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confidence: 99%

Decriminalisation and the end of AIDS: keep the promise, follow the science, and fulfill human rights

2023

Sexual and Reproductive Health Matters

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So many harms, so little benefit: a global review of the history and harms of HIV criminalisation

Cited by 7 publications

References 31 publications

Molecular epidemiology to aid virtual elimination of HIV transmission in Australia

Molecular epidemiology to aid virtual elimination of HIV transmission in Australia

Towards a Feminist Global Health Policy: Power, intersectionality, and transformation

Decriminalisation and the end of AIDS: keep the promise, follow the science, and fulfill human rights

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