People Diagnosed With Hiv Or Aids Suffered From Prejudice Or Discrimination

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Advice for the Newly Diagnosed Damaries Cruz Diagnosed in 1991 "When I was diagnosed I had to find a way to turn this horrible thing, this negative thing, into a positive. I had a choice: I could sit there and cry and let this thing eat me alive or I could just celebrate my life and beat it. That was my choice." Click here to read or listen to how other people disclosed their HIV status. D'Jaun Black Diagnosed in 2004 "Being...

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My HIV MD discriminates because of my weight

I will like to first tell you about myself, I am 47, male and was diagnosed with AIDS a little over 3 years ago and I am currently on antivirals (Viramune, Truvada) and I also suffer from clinical depression and are on anti-depressents (Zoloft,...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Jose C.,A physician certainly should never intentionally humiliate a patient! There is always the possibility it was a misunderstanding. As you may know, one common problem with HIVers is wasting (involuntary weight loss). HIV specialists have... Read more »

looking for a case study on prejudice

i need a case study regarding prejudice against someone with HIV, its for a project...

Response from Nancy Breuer

WorkPositive, Inc.

There are dozens of books about experiences of people with HIV and discrimination, reams of magazine articles, acres of newspaper stories. I recommend that you stop by the website of the National Association of People with AIDS (NAPWA) to pose this... Read more »

Do you know a Family Physician who is not HIV prejudice in the Toronto area?

HIV+ female needs a Family Doctor. Do you know a family doctor who doesn't mind accepting HIV+ patients in the Toronto or Scarborough area in Ontario, Canada? I have an HIV Specialist but she insists that I find a family doctor as well but...

Response from Judith Feinberg, M.D.

University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine

Unfortunately, I only know HIV specialists in Toronto, not family physicians. Why don't you ask your HIV doctor to recommend some generalists that are HIV-friendly and with whom she has good working relationships? Good luck!... Read more »

re:AIDS DISCRIMINATION

I believe that many people are discriminate towards AIDS, because they believe that it is just "fags" or "junkies" and they are all "sinners" or scum. I myself felt this way, until I came very close to this illness, I...

Response from Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D.

Rocky Mountain CARES

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HIV/AIDS Stigma and Discrimination

Posted by bradford

HIV/AIDS-Stigma and Discrimination by Bradford McIntyre

Individuals should not have to suffer all losses due to illness! Men, women and children are suffering with HIV/AIDS. We need to assure that these people are cared for, not discriminated... Read more »

UNITED STATES DISCRIMINATES AGAINST HIV+ PEOPLE

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UNITED STATES DISCRIMINATES AGAINST HIV+ PEOPLE

While nearly a million HIV+ American citizens enjoy the freedom to leave and travel outside their country, the United States government prohibits HIV+ individuals from other countries entry to the... Read more »

homophobia, aids discrimination and corruption...

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

HOMOPHOBIA, AIDS DISCRIMINATION and CORRUPTION IN PUERTO RICO A
Person With AIDS Fights For Justice WANTED: A LAWYER WHO IS NOT
AFRAID TO FIGHT FOR GAY CIVIL RIGHTS AND TO TAKE ON THE PUERTO
RICAN COURTS. On Thanksgiving Day 1991 Victor Umpierre... Read more »

Discrimination

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Hi guys, I'm doing a senior thesis, my topic is discrimination against people with AIDS and HIV and I really need to talk to someone who had any negative experience.I do not need any personal information, i just need someone to share their... Read more »

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