The Social Effects Of Hiv In Our Globe

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Toronto Globe and Mail Examines HIV/AIDS' Effects on Botswana, Once "Africa's Success Story"

The HIV/AIDS epidemic has "robbed" Botswana, which was once described as "Africa's success story," of "many of its dreams," Toronto's Globe and Mail reports. Throughout the 1990s, Botswana consistently was listed at the top of U.N. rankings... Read more »

Social Exclusion and Lack of HIV Prevention Programs for Men Who Have Sex With Men Escalating New HIV Infections in Major Cities of the Global South

25 years into the AIDS epidemic, only 1 in 20 men who have sex with men (MSM) have access to HIV prevention programmes; 91 out of 128 low- and middle-income countries fail to report on access for MSM to HIV prevention programmes, 1 experts told at... Read more »

Boston Globe Examines HIV/AIDS Epidemic in Three Chinese Provinces

The Boston Globe on Monday examined the HIV/AIDS epidemic in China's Yunnan, Guangxi and Xinjiang provinces, which are home to about half of the country's HIV-positive people (Pocha, Boston Globe , 6/5). According to a report released in... Read more »

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HIV/ AIDS and if effects on Social Health

Hi my name is Chris S. and I am doing a report on the AIDS/ HIV Virus. I was wondering if you could take the time to answer my question. I am wondering what the impact of this virus can have of the social health of an individual. Thank you for...

Response from Father Rodney J. DeMartini

National Catholic AIDS Network

Dear Chris, Thank you for your question. I want to begin by saying that my response is based upon my experience of journeying with many women and men living with HIV/AIDS but in no way can include the variety of effects which the virus can have on... Read more »

Social Effects of Steroid Treatment

I recently went on an online dating service looking at men in my age range (40-60), and I noticed something striking: nearly all of the men with really muscular bodies listed their status as positive.I was in my 20's when steroids treatments...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,You really think that steroid use is "fueling the epidemic" and that physicians who limit the use of these potent agents to those who have a documented indication for their use are "creating a perverse incentive"???... Read more »

globe life insurance

What are your thoughts on how to answer this question on a Globe Life Insurance Application? I have been HIV+ since 1998. I have never had "AIDS" (no t-cells ever < 200 and no opportunistic infections). I have also not had any HIC...

Response from Lynn L. Franzoi

Worldwide Benefits for Fox, Inc.

I think your concern is legitimate. I would be hesitant to answer no for the very reasons you state.... Read more »

80 Days Around the Anxiety Globe

Dearest Dr. Bob,I appreciate your time in advance. Incident: Only a massage with a tug at the end at a massage place in the U.S. No other contact and she was never undressed or did anything else. Understanding that the risk was zero, I still...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Your HIV-acquisition risk from a rub-and-tug is indeed "zero." Consequently your negative HIV test at 11.5 weeks comes as no surprise. Even your initial HIV testing was not warranted. Consequently there is certainly no indication for... Read more »

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Social Groups in Los Angeles

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I was told two days before Christmas that I am HIV+, I am handling this pretty well, (all very well to say as I haven't balled my eyes out today) I am looking for a social group in Los Angeles that I can just sit and chat /drink with other people... Read more »

From Social Butterfly to Party Pooper

Posted by Preston110409, 2 Replies

I am into the second week of knowing my diagnosis. It has been tough. My best friend knows as do the guy that I am dating. My ex suspects it probably since I have attempted to reach out to him. Lately I have had a lot of anxiety about changing... Read more »

Social Security Mental Health Examination

Posted by DJones, 1 Reply

I filed for social security / disability and received notice that the Social Security Department has set up an appointment with one of their psychologists. The letter tells me I have to bring a friend they can question also. Has anyone been... Read more »

Nigeria Contraceptive Social Marketin

Posted by Anonymous

Job Listing: Nigeria Contraceptive Social Marketing

The Nigeria Contraceptive Social Marketing Programme is widely considered
to be one of the most successful of its kind in the world. The programme
has achieved national coverage and currently... Read more »

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