| Title | The political path to mandatory prenatal HIV testing in Connecticut. |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2007 |
| Authors | Simpson, Joyce B., and Brian W. C. Forsyth |
| Journal | The Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care : JANAC |
| Volume | 18 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Pagination | 48-50 |
| Date Published | 2007 Sep-Oct |
| ISSN | 1055-3290 |
| Keywords | AIDS Serodiagnosis, Connecticut, Female, HIV Infections, Humans, Mandatory Testing, Politics, Pregnancy, Pregnancy Complications, Infectious, Prenatal Care, State Government |
| Abstract | Editor's note: The study by Simpson and Forsyth published in this issue of JANAC is an evaluation of women's reactions to Connecticut Public Act 99-2, which established mandatory HIV testing for pregnant women in the state. Manuscript reviewers requested further information about the legislation. The authors provide an overview of the legislation in this commentary. |
| Alternate Journal | J Assoc Nurses AIDS Care |
