Nondisclosure prosecutions and HIV prevention: Results from an Ottawa-based gay men’s sex survey

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.