Stigma Over How You Were Infected With HIV

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HIV Stigma and Rates of Infection: A Rumour Without Evidence

"On any ranked list of stigmatized conditions, HIV would have to lie towards the top," but the "actual evidence base" to prove a direct link between HIV-related stigma and the pandemic "is almost nonexistent," Daniel Reidpath of Brunel University 's... Read more »

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Stigma Hampers Effort to Get Free AIDS Drugs to Infected in Botswana

The stigma of being HIV-positive has severely hampered efforts by the Botswana government to provide AIDS drugs to its people, officials say. According to the recent release of official figures, only about 8,000 people have undergone testing for HIV... Read more »

Rising Infection Rates, Stigma and Discrimination Addressed at AIDS 2012 Pre-Conference on Men Having Sex With Men and Transgender People

Men who have sex with men(MSM) remain at substantial risk for HIV infection in almost every nation across the globe. The situation is even more glaring in highincome nations such as the United States, France, the United Kingdom and Canada -- ... Read more »

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HIV and stigma

I have been aids pos for 4 years since 05, since that time I had to quit my job because of cryptococcal menengitis, I tried short term disability but I was quietly pushed to file social security, sinece then I have found it impossible to get...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,AIDS complicated by a significant opportunistic infection, such as cryptococcal meningitis, which result in cognitive impairment, is a very challenging situation. Cognitive impairment may well preclude your employment for many positions;... Read more »

Dutch HIV campaign to fight stigma

Dear Dr. Young,Dutch guy here again. I don't have a real question but I like to inform you and the readers about a Dutch campaign initiated by HIV positive people. It's up to you to decide whether it's suitable to publish.So, about...

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

Rocky Mountain CARES

Dear DG,Happy to post your thoughts.Best of health, BY... Read more »

Stigma, Stigma, ughhh, Stigma

Hello Dr Bob,After reading the post from the person that wants to only treat the "Innocent" people with HIV I am about ready to come unglued. I aslo did not ask to have HIV and I do not know a single person that has. As for...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Scott,Thanks for taking the time to write in and share your insights as well as the information about your efforts to raise awareness and decrease the stigma surrounding HIV/AIDS. Thanks also for your support and kind comments.Best of luck... Read more »

Eliminating the Stigma of HIV/AIDS -we are all one.

Dr. Bob,Our hero- we have to work together to eliminate the stigma of hiv/aids. We are all affected. It's heros like you would motivate us to want to help out the cause. What should we do. We need hiv positive doctors working out in the field...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello HIV Crier Man,Well, the folks who run this site have told me my comments are viewed by more than 1,500,000 folks every month. That's a lot of eyeballs. In addition, I have founded two HIV/AIDS medical groups devoted to the compassionate... Read more »

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HIV Stigma

Posted by njpozdad, 5 Replies

Right before Christmas my wife was diagnosed with cancer. I have been as supportive as I can be and should be for her. Since she found out she has told many people about it. She said it helps her deal with the diagnosis to tell family and friends.... Read more »

HIV/AIDS Stigma and Discrimination

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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 »

THE PAIN BEHIND THE STIGMA

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WE NEED EVERYONE WHO IS HIV POSITIVE TO COME OUT IF WE ARE TO GET RID OF THE STIGMA ASSOCIATED WITH HIV.

The United Nations Population Fund has... Read more »

no stigma

Posted by smileforme, 2 Replies

I am new to this site, and just wanted to become a part of this because I have very strong feeling about hiv and aids. Although I am hiv negative, I have a very good friend who is positive, and I think that the world should know that people who are... Read more »

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