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Published Date: 26 November 2007
ONE in seven young people in Britain would not be willing to remain friends with someone if they had HIV, according to a study.
Alyson Lewis, HIV adviser at the British Red Cross, who commissioned the Ipsos Mori survey, said: "Many young people view HIV as a shameful secret, and we need to demystify these fears."

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  • Last Updated: 25 November 2007 9:46 PM
  • Source: The Scotsman
  • Location: Edinburgh
  • Related Topics: HIV and AIDS
 
1

Charles Linskaill,

Edinburgh 26/11/2007 01:53:40

Its very sad, but I believe true, 'Myths and Ignorance's'!
Is a sad 'factor' of all our Life's!
Whether, "HIV", or a 'Broken-Leg', if we are 'Different', sadly People are all to eager to, chastise us!

2

Pete39,

Tassy 26/11/2007 05:41:43

HIV, Syphillis, sexually transmitted diseases they would scare the hell out of me and I am a pensioner. Why should they be any different?

3

MayBelle99,

Glasgow 26/11/2007 10:10:47

Why would they scare you Pete39? No reason they should.

4

Boy Wonder,

26/11/2007 10:16:50

Which difference are you, Uncle Charles #1?

5

Cadgers,

Perth 26/11/2007 11:00:53

That is a bit perverse, how do they think it's mostly caught? By dirty loos? By kissing? Anything but by unprotected sex? No such thing as STD's?

6

sam the god,

26/11/2007 12:41:16

seems fair enough to me if you have no contact with people with these illnesses then you are following your natural survival instinct in other words reducing the risk to yourself

7

mr. underperson,

26/11/2007 23:36:26

It's nothing to do with survival, it's simple ignorance and fear, fuelled by an ignorant and fearful media. So, I shared a joint with an HIV+ mate last month - no big deal.

-mu


 

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