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Chronic health issues
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HIV
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Aged 41-45
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Interview 22
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Appeals to people of 'mixed heritage' to overcome stigma and ignorance for their own surivival.
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
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HIV
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Aged 31-35
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Interview 37
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He mistakenly believed himself to be HIV negative and so it upset him when his partner insisted on condoms. (Read by an actor.)
He feels that he is a stronger person because of his experience with HIV. He is not currently on medication and had 680 CD4 cells. He now takes care of himself through exercise and diet. (Video and audio clips read by an actor.)
Chronic health issues
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HIV
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Aged 31-35
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Interview 14
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It was difficult to convince his HIV negative partner that he should use condoms for anal sex.
He believes dealing with multiple difficulties in his life like HIV has made him stronger. He takes Fosamprenavir, Ritonavir, Tenofovir and Emtricitabine (6 tablets once in the evening) with few side effects.
Chronic health issues
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HIV
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Aged 36-40
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Interview 40
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A partner removed a condom during sex and she believes it is difficult for women to insist on condoms because of possible violence.
She kept her HIV status secret for many years as she believed this was necessary for her survival. Currently in the UK, she is on a new anti-viral combination and the virus is now undetectable in her blood.
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