The HIV-AIDS epidemic in Nigeria: some ethical considerations

This work examines some of the ethical problems of the HIV disease in Nigeria. The first part argues that the spread if HIV has been facilitated in the country not just because of sexual promiscuity or harmful cultural practices, but also mainly as a result of socio-economic situations or problems i...

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Main Author: Ajayi, James Olaitan 1967- (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Roma Pontificia Università Gregoriana 2003
In: Tesi gregoriana / Serie teologia (93)
Year: 2003
Series/Journal:Tesi gregoriana / Serie teologia 93
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Nigeria / AIDS / HIV infection
RelBib Classification:NCA Ethics
Further subjects:B Ethics
B AIDS
B AIDS (Disease) Moral and ethical aspects Nigeria
B Nigeria
B Thesis
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Summary:This work examines some of the ethical problems of the HIV disease in Nigeria. The first part argues that the spread if HIV has been facilitated in the country not just because of sexual promiscuity or harmful cultural practices, but also mainly as a result of socio-economic situations or problems in the country. The second part, analysing the principles of responsibility, non-discrimination, confidentiality and justice, examines the preventive strategies that are needed to curb the infection rate of the disease. The study also deals with specific moral issues in the prevention of the disease namely, the prophylactics debate and the needle exchange programs.
Item Description:Cont. bibl. (pp. 183-200), notes and author index. - Thesis
ISBN:8876529551