Misonceptions and Stigmas Surrounding HIV/AIDS
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Posted By: Tawain Kelly on March 25, 2006 Rumors and myths about HIV/AIDS exist throughout the world. These misconceptions are extremely dangerous because those who believe them remain uneducated about actual prevention methods. Some common myths about the virus from around the globe follow. 1. “The HIV virus is found within saliva. Therefore, it is possible to get HIV from kissing.” 2. “Having sex with a virgin can cure HIV/AIDS in a person.”(Common in parts of Africa and has resulted in the rapes of many young girls.) 3. “HIV/AIDS only occurs in gay men” 4. “HIV/AIDS only occurs in sex workers” 5. “HIV/AIDS only occurs in injection-drug users” 6. “The HIV virus is so small that it can pass through a latex condom” 7. “The CIA created HIV to kill the African population” 8. “HIV can be transmitted through day-to-day contact with an infected person” (such as sharing a glass or food, hugging, coughing, etc) 9. “It is possible to contract HIV from giving blood” 10. “Mosquitoes can spread HIV” 11. “Women with HIV can't have children” 12. “Women can't pass HIV to men” 13. “A person can not get HIV from having sex just one time” 14. “Showering and douching after sex prevents HIV” 15. “HIV and AIDS is the same thing” 16. “There is a cure for HIV/AIDS” 17. “A person can get AIDS from a toilet seat” 18. “All people who get HIV will get AIDS” If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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Tawain Kelly
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