VOICED : Homosexuales podran volver a donar sangre en Francia

France will allow homosexual men to donate blood starting in spring 2016, ending a long-standing ban. The policy change will be implemented in stages, ensuring patient safety. Conditions include a year of sexual abstinence or having a single partner for plasma donation. The decision aims to end discrimination and taboos. Historical context includes a permanent ban in the 1980s due to AIDS risks. Other countries like Australia and England have reversed similar policies without increased AIDS transmission risk.

When will France start allowing homosexual men to donate blood?

• Summer 2016

• Winter 2016

• Fall 2016

• Spring 2016

What is one of the conditions for homosexual men to donate blood in France?

• No abstinence required

• Six months of abstinence

• One year of abstinence

• Two years of abstinence

How is the new blood donation policy in France perceived?

• As a new form of discrimination

• As a safety risk

• As the end of a discrimination and taboo

• As a temporary measure

What must donors complete before donating blood under the new policy?

• A medical examination

• A psychological evaluation

• A questionnaire and an interview

• A blood test

What was the reason for the original exclusion of homosexual men from donating blood in France?

• Political reasons

• Religious beliefs

• Lack of demand for blood

• Risk of HIV contamination