Journal of health & social policy
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J Health Soc Policy · Jan 1992
Historical ArticleAn analysis of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
This paper presents the basic philosophies that have influenced the development of social policy affecting the disabled. These philosophies include utilitarianism, humanitarianism, and human rights. ⋯ Under the Act, disabled individuals are treated as an oppressed group who have been denied basic constitutional rights. The Americans With Disabilities Act is considered to be the "emancipation proclamation for the disabled."
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J Health Soc Policy · Jan 1992
AIDS prevention: myths, misinformation and health policy perceptions.
This research assesses the degree and type of prevailing misinformation about AIDS transmission, as well as the relationship between misinformation, prior information exposure, and perceptions of health policy issues related to AIDS. It also identifies pockets of misinformation to provide a basis for targeting health policy and AIDS education campaigns.