HSCI 212 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Viral Load, Condom, Treatment As Prevention
10 Apr 2018
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Interacting with individuals with low viral load chances of getting infected are low. True: aids defining illnesses have decreased in bc between 2006 and 2013- true: moved onwards towards types of illnesses/deaths occurring around hiv are more around illnesses around aging, cancer, heart disease. 70% of canadians are aware of the natural history of hiv and that there is currently no cure. Decrease in hiv transmission knowledge: 23% believe kissing is a high-risk activity. Discomfort: 48% would feel uncomfortable drinking from glass once used by plwh. Issues around knowledge and comfort: time for awareness. 51% would feel uncomfortable if a close family member or friend dated plwh internet is the main source of hiv information for canadians. Best way: i last tested for [whatever] on this date and i was negative/positive. People don"t die from aids die from aids related illness. Don"t refer to patient or suffering person living w/hiv.
