HIV Stigma: not retro, just wrong
85% of people in the UK with HIV are NOT infectious
worldaidsday.org
How can we reduce the risk of catching HIV?
Always wear a condom when you have penetrative sexual intercourse.
Avoid sharing needles, syringes or other injecting equipment with others unless it has been properly sterilised.
Have regular HIV tests or HIV treatment if you are expecting or trying for a baby. This dramatically reduces the risk of the virus being passed on.
The college offers counselling support for all staff and students, to access this you just have to come to student services and book an appointment with us. The college doesn't have a nurse anymore but we are able to signpost students to other organisations who are able to offer support.
The Health Zone’s at every Library will have sexual health information so they would be a good place to visit.
The other organisation we liaise with is the INFO Shop in Wrexham, they have very good support system and groups, especially for students with drug addiction. - Student Services Yale Site
Being diagnosed with HIV today means something very different than it did 20 or 30 years ago. HIV is no longer a death sentence. However, people’s attitudes can make living with HIV really hard. Some things from the 1980s and 1990s are worth revisiting, but HIV stigma isn’t one of them. It’s time to end HIV stigma.” – World Aids Day.org
It is estimated that 1 in 4 people living with HIV in Wales is currently unaware that they have the infection contributing to ongoing transmission to others in the population and poorer health outcomes for themselves.
New treatment regimes for HIV infection are extremely effective and all those who perceive themselves to be at risk should have a HIV test.
Free HIV testing is available at your GP surgery or in any of the integrated sexual health services.
Public Health Wales