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The Effect of Early Maltreatment, Victimization and Partner Violence on HIV Risk Behavior Among Homeless Young Adults

The authors sought to "examine the relationship between child maltreatment, physical and sexual victimization, and partner violence victimization with [HIV] risk behaviors among a sample of homeless young adults from the midwestern United States." ... Read more »

Spotlight: HIV in the Lives of Women as Criminals and Women as Victims

A cycle of violence and crime exists in the lives of women who are victims of domestic abuse. A September 2000 report from the 1999 National Institute of Justice (NIJ) Conference on Criminal Justice Research and Evaluation states that "women who are... Read more »

Lambda Legal Files Federal Discrimination Complaint On Behalf of Stroke Victim Who Was Denied Care by Six Louisiana Nursing Homes Because He Has HIV

Dallas -- Arguing that six Louisiana nursing homes violated federal law by refusing to care for a stroke victim because he also has HIV, Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund will file a federal discrimination complaint against the homes today. A... Read more »

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Question on Emergency Relief for Hurricane Victims w/HIV

Dr. Bob, you are the best one I can think of to ask this question of since you started and run your a charitbale organization for those people with HIV of lesser means.I ran into dead ends at NYC's GMHC and NYC's AMFAR office. Are there...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,The needs, medical and otherwise, for those affected by Katrina's wrath are enormous. General medical donations are being accepted by the Red Cross and other relief agencies. I have not been contacted by any HIV/AIDS-specific relief... Read more »

Rape victim will like to say thanks, Dr. Bob!!

Hello Dr. Bob, I am the young male in his twenties that wrote you before that was mugged and sexually molested by three men. After you responded to my letter, I gathered my courage and took an HIV test. I was sexually molested in early January and I...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Welcome back to the forum. Im delighted you took my advice. Congratulations on your negative test and getting the support and counseling you need! WOO-HOO. Lets hope the bastards who did this to you are caught and punished. Chances are they are... Read more »

RAPE VICTIM NEEDS HELP PLEASE.

Dear RYAN KULL;After being the victim of a rape in july01,i also had the trauma of having to test up to one year for hiv.i wanted to test to one year for peace of mind,as my attacker,was a drug abuser.my doctor says im ok,and has been quite...

Response from Ryan M. Kull, C.S.W

Columbia University's Health & Related Services

Your HIV tests indicate that you are definitely not infected with HIV. There is no need for further testing.It sounds like you are experiencing an uncomfortable level of anxiety. This is understandable: being the victim of sexual assault is a... Read more »

Sake Spitter Victim - please save me!

Dr Bob - thanks for answering my previous question about my possible exposure to HIV from a girl (high risk) putting sake in her mouth and then directly from her mouth putting it in mine. Although I am not sure if there was blood in her mouth at the...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Sake Spitter Victim,Save you? Save youi from what? Second-hand Sake???? My assessment and advice remain unchanged. In addition to leveling with your wife, I also suggest you seek some mental health counseling to address your problems of guilt,... Read more »

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accident victim hiv+ after blood transfusion

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Accident victim HIV+ after blood transfusion

My 19 year old daughter was a victim of a drunk driver. She was
on life support for a month, in the hospital for three months,
underwent five surgeries, and received 21 units of transfused
blood. Now,... Read more »

Daughter of an AIDS victim

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

As a daughter of an aids victim....It makes me frustrated to find that those who already know they have aids go out and have sex and infect other with it and don't seem to acknowledge that they need to change their habits. I have to watch my mother... Read more »

innocent victims

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Innocent Victims

Innocent Victims By: Rev. Alexander R. Garbera During the April
2nd, 1998, New Haven Ryan White town meeting a person with
HIV/AIDS stated that they were an "innocent victim" and acquired
the virus by accident. After speaking, I... Read more »

Horrified Rape Victim

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

Heelo Everyone,
I have been lurking for the last threee months trying to find answers concerning possible infection. Here is my story: On June 4, 2005, I was raped. The rapist was caught and found to be HIV+. In short, I had a nervous breakdown. ... Read more »

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