Hiv In Families

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Caring for HIV-Negative Kids (and Yourself) in an "HIV Family"

Shana Cozad Angela Davey Jessica Mardis Rusti Miller-Hill What's it like to raise babies as a woman living with HIV? The past 15 years have brought studies that have shown, beyond a shadow of a doubt, just how low... Read more »

Canadian AIDS Treatment Information Exchange

Family Matters: Programs for HIV-Positive Families

There are more than 1,500 children and youth living with HIV in Canada. Yet, in many parts of the country, finding supports for them is still very challenging. Though a lack of funds limits what many AIDS service organizations (ASOs) can provide,... Read more »

IRIN Examines Resistance to Have Children Tested for HIV Among Family Members in Burkina Faso

IRIN examines how the refusal by families to test their children for HIV/AIDS in Burkina Faso masks the epidemic and keeps life-saving drugs out of the hands of at-risk children. The article includes information about ongoing efforts to educate... Read more »

Ask the Experts

HIV+family members

A child is coming to visit us who we know is HIV, what precausions do we need to use concerning saliva and bathroom use...

Response from John L. Sullivan, M.D.

University of Massachusetts, Medical School

No special precautions are necessary other than routine precautions for good hygiene, like not sharing toothbrushes; JLS.... Read more »

Helping an HIV+ family

My mother has a childhood friend who was unable to have children and adopted an HIV+ infant in Puerto Rico. Recently she was removed from her home in Puerto Rico due to discrimination against her child who is now age 9 and moved to Philadelpha in a...

Response from Brian Conway, M.D.

University of British Columbia

This is a very sad story. You (and she) are in my thoughts and prayers. The question that you ask is really one that can best be answered at the local level. I would probably begin by contacting the local AIDS service organization and see how... Read more »

HIV family???

Hello dear sir,You answered a few questions last week and I dontaed $25 . I would like to donate another $25 to your foundations.My and my wife decided to explore our sex lives and had a threesome with a pro and i wore a condom and it didnt break...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Based on the information provided, the risk of HIV-acquisition would be extremely remote. Your wife's friend, with whom you had unprotected sex and who tested negative after that, would have to be in her "window period" for... Read more »

Concerned I spread HIV to my family

5 weeks ago I had an unfortunate encounter with a prostitute. I was in the same room as my friend that was performing sexual activity with her while I was passed out from alcohol on the bed besides them. Sometime when my friend went to the restroom,...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Your HIV-acquisition risk from your brief boozy blow job is extremely low. The CDC's per-act statistical estimate for acquiring HIV from insertive oral sex with a partner confirmed to be HIV infected is 0.5 per 10,000 exposures. Your... Read more »

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Islam, the, family, and HIV/AIDS

Posted by ihivf

Islam, the Family, and HIV/AIDS
by International HIV Fund
Written by Amina Wasi and Iftekhar Ahmed, International HIV Fund

The family in Islam

The family is considered to be the building block of society. In particular, the family plays a significant... Read more »

hiv/aids and impact on family

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

My name is Susy. My Dad died from AIDS 9 yrs ago. i am currently in graduate school, (almost finished), with a degree in clinical psychology. I have a project due in oe of my classes about the impact of HIV on the family. i would be interested... Read more »

FAMILY LIVING WITH HIV

Posted by Anonymous

I BELIEVE MY DAUGHTER IS THE BRAVEST PERSON I KNOW, SHE IS ALWAYS TRYING TO HELP OTHER PEOPLE WITH THEIR PROBLEMS, EVEN WHEN THEIR PROBLESM GET OVERWELMING TO ME, SHE CONTINUES TO BE THERE FOR THEM AND HER TWO CHILDREN, SHE HAS DONE WONDERFUL SINCE... Read more »

Wife mad cuz my family hid my father's hiv +

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

My dad was diagnosed with hiv four years ago, and died about a month ago from aids related complications at 62. My family decided to keep it a family secret.

Over the years, my brother's wife somehow overhead conversations between myself and my... Read more »

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