학술논문
Legal Barriers to Adolescent Participation in Research About HIV and Other Sexually Transmitted Infections
Document Type
Academic Journal
Source
American Journal of Public Health. Jan 01, 2016 106(1):40-44
Subject
Language
English
ISSN
0090-0036
Abstract
Whether adolescents can participate in clinical trials of pharmacologic therapies for HIV prevention, such as preexposure prophylaxis, without parental permission hinges on state minor consent laws.Very few of these laws explicitly authorize adolescents to consent to preventive services for HIV and other sexually transmitted infections. Unclear state laws may lead to research cessation.We have summarized legal, ethical, and policy considerations related to adolescents’ participation in HIV and sexually transmitted infection prevention research in the United States, and we have explored strategies for facilitating adolescents’ access.