Video: First-Person Stories About People Starting HIV Treatment
From The Positive Project
Orie
When Orie came down with severe pneumonia, his doctor said it wasn't HIV-related, but recommended he start meds to keep his immune system functioning.
Deneen
Deneen found out she was positive while she was in the hospital, which sent her directly into treatment -- but she wasn't yet educated enough to be comfortable with taking medications.
Jerry
Despite getting very sick, Jerry's T-cell count stayed high for several years. When it started to drop, he enrolled in a drug trial study to start HIV treatment.
Stewart
Before starting meds, Stewart stopped to consider how difficult it would be to keep up his insurance for the long haul.
Pam
Pam started HIV treatment when she was still healthy because her doctor warned her not to wait until she started feeling sick.
Korey
Korey decided to start HIV treatment because he worked at a high-risk job and needed to keep his health under control.
David
David is a registered nurse, so he knew he wanted to get HIV treatment and care as soon as he was diagnosed.
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Since its founding in 2000, The Positive Project has collected more than 100 first-person stories told by people infected or affected by HIV/AIDS. These stories are used to reduce stigma, raise awareness, promote prevention, encourage testing and enhance care.
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When Orie came down with severe pneumonia, his doctor said it wasn't HIV-related, but recommended he start meds to keep his immune system functioning.
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Deneen found out she was positive while she was in the hospital, which sent her directly into treatment -- but she wasn't yet educated enough to be comfortable with taking medications.
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Despite getting very sick, Jerry's T-cell count stayed high for several years. When it started to drop, he enrolled in a drug trial study to start HIV treatment.
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Before starting meds, Stewart stopped to consider how difficult it would be to keep up his insurance for the long haul.
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Pam started HIV treatment when she was still healthy because her doctor warned her not to wait until she started feeling sick.
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Korey decided to start HIV treatment because he worked at a high-risk job and needed to keep his health under control.
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David is a registered nurse, so he knew he wanted to get HIV treatment and care as soon as he was diagnosed.
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This article was provided by The Positive Project.
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