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Chronic health issues >> HIV >> Aged 31-35 >> Interview 18 >> Found that exercise helped her with fat on her tummy. (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 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.)

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