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• Chronic health issues >> HIV >> Aged 36-40 >> Interview 39 >> Talks about how he chose to integrate into UK society and gather support for his immigration application. (Read by an actor.)

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.)

• Chronic health issues >> HIV >> Aged 41-45 >> Interview 22 >> Talks about how she draws strength from her HIV clinic.

Her anti-HIV drugs (Kaletra and Combivir) brought her viral load down to undetectable at the time of interview. She has strong faith that Jesus has healed her in combination with her medical care.

• Chronic health issues >> HIV >> Aged 41-45 >> Interview 22 >> She is very open about her HIV status.

Her anti-HIV drugs (Kaletra and Combivir) brought her viral load down to undetectable at the time of interview. She has strong faith that Jesus has healed her in combination with her medical care.

• Chronic health issues >> HIV >> Aged 20-30 >> Interview 47 >> She faced multiple life problems including asylum seeking, lack of work and separation from her children. (Read by an actor.)

H47 is currently on nevirapine and Combivir with few side-effects. Attending a number of support groups is a good way for her to gain information, network and get training. (Video and audio clips read by an actor.)

• Chronic health issues >> HIV >> Aged 41-45 >> Interview 22 >> She did not fear death, but did not want to leave her children.

Her anti-HIV drugs (Kaletra and Combivir) brought her viral load down to undetectable at the time of interview. She has strong faith that Jesus has healed her in combination with her medical care.

• Chronic health issues >> HIV >> Aged 31-35 >> Interview 18 >> Has decided to gradually introduce the topic of her HIV status to her child. (Read by an actor.)

Her current combination of abacavir, AZT and 3TC has few side-effects. She feels much better having started exercising and improving her diet. (Video and audio clips read by an actor.)

• Chronic health issues >> HIV >> Aged 36-40 >> Interview 33 >> When he visited Aids orphans in Africa he thought about how HIV positive people could come together as a supportive world community. (Read by an actor

When he was first diagnosed, he was very concerned that he may have passed HIV onto his child and ex-wife, but he had not. With Combivir and nevirapine, he has over 300 CD4 cells and an undetectable viral load. (Video and audio clips read by an actor.)

• Chronic health issues >> HIV >> Aged 31-35 >> Interview 26 >> She is scared and feels trapped without work or benefits while her immigration matters are sorted out. (Read by an actor.)

Her medication (lamivudine, efavirenz and ddI) brought her viral load down to undetectable, but she has had some side effects like loss of memory, tiredness and nightmares. She does get depressed at times, but has a faith that God is helping her. (Video and audio clips read by an actor.)

• Chronic health issues >> HIV >> Aged 36-40 >> Interview 50 >> He was struggling with keeping HIV secret and how to tell his child that the whole family is HIV positive, including the child. (Read by an actor.)

His new born child was diagnosed with HIV, and he and his wife were both subsequently diagnosed with HIV too. His family is in good health and his child is prospering with support from the NHS. (Video and audio clips read by an actor.)

• Chronic health issues >> HIV >> Aged 31-35 >> Interview 31 >> Children should be told about your HIV status when they are mature enough to deal with the news. (Read by an actor.)

While he did not become very ill with HIV, his GP proposed HIV testing when he had skin rashes in 2000. An early diagnosis meant it was possible for his health to be monitored. (Video and audio clips read by an actor.)

• Chronic health issues >> HIV >> Aged 36-40 >> Interview 50 >> A husband and wife who both had HIV tried to find the humour in nursing their child who was ill with HIV. (Read by an actor.)

His new born child was diagnosed with HIV, and he and his wife were both subsequently diagnosed with HIV too. His family is in good health and his child is prospering with support from the NHS. (Video and audio clips read by an actor.)

• Chronic health issues >> HIV >> Aged 31-35 >> Interview 31 >> Children should be told about your HIV status when they are mature enough to deal with the news. (Read by an actor.)

While he did not become very ill with HIV, his GP proposed HIV testing when he had skin rashes in 2000. An early diagnosis meant it was possible for his health to be monitored. (Video and audio clips read by an actor.)

• Chronic health issues >> HIV >> Aged 31-35 >> Interview 18 >> Has decided to gradually introduce the topic of her HIV status to her child. (Read by an actor.)

Her current combination of abacavir, AZT and 3TC has few side-effects. She feels much better having started exercising and improving her diet. (Video and audio clips read by an actor.)

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• Chronic health issues >> HIV >> Telling children and parents >> Telling children and parents

Telling children and parents