Details the relationships between nondisclosure prosecutions and STI/HIV testing practices. Only a minority of survey participants reported that HIV criminal prosecutions affected their willingness to get tested for HIV, or made them afraid to speak with nurses and physicians about their sexual practices. However, that group may also be at higher risk of HIV infection, reporting higher rates of unprotected penetrative anal intercourse and internal ejaculation with (on average) a higher number of different sexual partners within the previous two months. This same group also reported less STI/HIV testing and a preference for anonymous HIV testing.
Nondisclosure Prosecutions and Population Health Outcomes: Examining HIV Testing, HIV Diagnoses, and the Attitudes of Men Who Have Sex with Men Following Nondisclosure
Found that HIV testing and HIV diagnoses among men who have sex with men did not significantly statistically change after media releases about a local nondisclosure prosecution. However, some MSM expressed their belief that the local public health department openly shares information with police. Some HIV-positive participants perceived an association between local public health and police services which caused them to not access public health services.
HIV disclosure as practice and public policy
Found that the increasing criminalization of HIV non-disclosure does not address the complexity of HIV transmission, making it unlikely to reduce HIV transmission.
Criminalizing HIV transmission and exposure in Canada: A public health evaluation
Considers HIV non-disclosure criminal cases in Canada through a public health framework, evaluating the arguments for and against the criminalization of HIV transmission and exposure.
Criminal Law and Public Health Practice: Are the Canadian HIV Disclosure Laws an Effective HIV Prevention Strategy?
Considers the effect of HIV criminalisation on HIV prevention, finding that although criminal laws might prevent HIV transmission in a few isolated cases, it is unlikely they would influence overall population-level rates of HIV transmission. Some evidence suggests these laws could exacerbate HIV transmission.
Sex, criminal law and HIV non-disclosure – Part 2
Provides overview of reasons why HIV criminalization is the wrong approach for Canada.