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usage of PLWA Apr 3, 2009 does one still refer to an HIV positive person as a PLWA (person living with aids) even though they are not yet at the AIDS stage? if so why? is it just a generic name? |
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 Hello and thanks for your post. Your point is well taken. The term PLWA (or PLWHA) is a generic term-- one that I've never really been comforatble with, since the real point is the Person, rather than the HIV or AIDS. Be well, BY | ||||||||
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