Choudhury, Lincoln PriyadarshiKutty, V Raman2007-01-172009-05-282007-01-172009-05-282007-01-17Choudhury LP, Kutty VR. Obstetric practices related to HIV in Kerala. Indian Journal of Medical Ethics. 2007 Jan-Mar; 4(1): 12-5http://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/53331This survey of obstetricians' knowledge and practices in two districts in Kerala, India, finds a number of unethical practices: most providers are unaware of the value of the rapid screening test for HIV, they do not give pregnant women the option to refuse testing; testing is done without counselling, private doctors refer pregnant women who test positive to government hospitals, and some health services have separate facilities for pregnant women who test positive.engAIDS SerodiagnosisAttitude of Health PersonnelClinical CompetenceCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHIV Infections --diagnosisHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHealth Services Needs and DemandHealth Services ResearchHumansIndiaInfectious Disease Transmission, Vertical --prevention & controlInformed ConsentMaleMass ScreeningObstetrics --educationPatient Education as TopicPhysician's Practice Patterns --organization & administrationPregnancyPregnancy Complications, Infectious --diagnosisPrenatal Care --organization & administrationPrivate SectorPublic SectorQuestionnairesReferral and ConsultationJournal Article