Question

According to the HIV stigma fact sheet, hiv stigma and discrimination affect what?

Answer 1

The correct answer is; "The mental health and emotional well being of the person who is living with HIV."

Further Explanation:

The HIV Stigma fact sheet was put out by the CDC. This fact sheet has several important facts and resources for people who are living with HIV. The sheet is also for people who are curious and worried about being around people with HIV.

A few negative ideas that others have about HIV sufferers are;

• They believe people deserve HIV because of their life choices.
• They believe only certain people can be infected with HIV.
• They make judgments about others who take medications to prevent HIV.

People who live with HIV are discriminated against daily by others who don't understand about the disease and how it is contracted. A few examples of the discrimination people face are;

• The call HIV infected people "HIVers or Positives."
• Healthcare providers refusing to give care to anyone who has the disease.
• Family, friends and strangers refusing even casual contact with them.
• Being socially isolated because of the disease.

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