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Stigma and HIV

Posted on February 16, 2018

Stigma and discrimination are often experienced by those with HIV. Many who are HIV positive are treated unfairly because of their status.

On myHIVteam, the social network and online support group for those living with HIV, members often talk about a range of personal experiences and struggles. Stigma is one of the top 10 topics most discussed.

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Posted on February 16, 2018

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I am an African American male and the stigma is something that I laugh at because I make or think of the ignorance of people.

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