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Challenges of anti-HIV drugs

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Gaining power and strength
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Disclosure, discrimination and other challenges :
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Prejudice, stigma and discrimination
Telling children and parents

Negotiating Sex :
How people became infected
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Sex in relationships
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He took time to work out who to disclose to and to make treatment decisions (he currently takes Combivir and efavirenz). He initially suffered mental health side-effects (e.g. trouble sleeping, irratibility) but now has few problems with medication.

Chronic health issues >> HIV >> Aged 36-40 >> Interview 28 >> The positive support he got from his HIV clinic made it easier for him to deal with less informed professionals.

He currently has an undetectable viral load and about 900 CD4 cells. He did not respond well to earlier regimes, but is now doing well on 'salvage therapy,' although his medication has numerous side-effects.

Chronic health issues >> HIV >> Aged 36-40 >> Interview 06 >> He likes the way that his consultant and his psychologist communicate with each other.

He is currently receiving psychotherapy, mainly for his HIV diagnosis and sexual assault. On benefits, he keeps himself busy, and is positive about life and returning to work.

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