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Aged 56-65
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Interview 25
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He is enjoying his retirement and has enrolled on a full time pottery course.
He currently takes didanosine, ritonavir, lamivudine and saquinavir for HIV. He has suffered from non-painful peripheral neuropathy and some lipodystrophy. With treatment, he now looks forward to a long retirement.
Chronic health issues
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HIV
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Aged 20-30
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Interview 47
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She visits a number of HIV support groups and this helps her to get training, keep informed and feel supported even when she is down. (Read by an acto
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
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HIV
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Aged 46-55
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Interview 07
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Black African men work anti-social hours and face work-place discrimination. (Read by an actor.)
He was admitted to hospital with PCP (Pneumocystis carinii Pneumonia) and was diagnosed with HIV in 2000. He is involved in helping black African men. (Video and audio clips read by an actor.)
Chronic health issues
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HIV
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Aged 46-55
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Interview 07
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Believes that black African men are accessing services more and getting more support. (Read by an actor.)
He was admitted to hospital with PCP (Pneumocystis carinii Pneumonia) and was diagnosed with HIV in 2000. He is involved in helping black African men. (Video and audio clips read by an actor.)
Chronic health issues
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HIV
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Aged 36-40
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Interview 28
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While not being well enough to work full-time he has done a range of courses and interesting jobs.
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.
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