Sexually Transmitted Infections Management Legal Regulation in Bulgaria: Present Situationand Challenges Cover Image

Нормативната регулация на управлението на спектъра на сексуално-трансмисивните инфекции в Р. България – състояние и предизвикателства
Sexually Transmitted Infections Management Legal Regulation in Bulgaria: Present Situationand Challenges

Author(s): Juliana Marinova, Boryana Parashkevova-Simeonova, Rayna Gardeva, T. Garvanov, S. Simeonov, Vanya Slavova
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Sociology, Health and medicine and law
Published by: Издателство на Медицински университет “Проф. д-р П. Стоянов“ - Варна
Keywords: Sexually transmitted infections; syphilis; legal regulation; funding

Summary/Abstract: Introduction:Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) continue to be a significant public health problem with numerous health social, ethical and economic dimensions. The goal of this study is to present and discuss the Bulgarian legal framework dimensions related to the management of the spectrum of STIs, and associated public health challenges. An analysis of Bulgarian legislation normative documents connected with the presented problematic was applied. Results: For the effec- tive STIs-spectrum management, the presented normative acts envisage a number of rules and requirements for conducting preventive, diagnostic and treatment activities. These rules are not sufficient and cannot cover all cases in the practical work of medical professionals most of them serve as general guides. The main problem that is emerging is the lack of financial resources and sources of funding. Conclusion: Despite the large legal framework, most documents are only a framework, without specifics in the organization and lack of funding for regulated activities

  • Issue Year: 28/2020
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 15-20
  • Page Count: 6
  • Language: Bulgarian