Interview 39  

Interview 39

Age at Interview: 38
Sex: Male
Age at Diagnosis: 36
Background: A highly educated 38 year-old married black African man with 2 children.

Brief outline:He was admitted to hospital very ill and was diagnosed with HIV. He was put on Septrin because of his low T cell count. He gained social work assistance in hospital, and is hopeful about his immigration application. (Video and audio clips read by an actor.)

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Says that some Africans may believe that only thin and sickly looking people can have HIV while people who appear healthy do not. (Read by an actor.)
 
Talks about how he chose to integrate into UK society and gather support for his immigration application. (Read by an actor.)
 
You may need to find out what social services are available to you since they might not come to you. (Read by an actor.)
 
Argues that the health system can be at once caring and hostile towards Africans, and so Africans need to actively find helpful professionals. (Read by an actor.)
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