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Being improperly informed about HIV
Many people are afraid that they will also become HIV-positive if they take care and get too close to a friend or family member that has HIV. This fear arises mainly because people are not well informed about HIV and how one can or cannot become HIV-positive.
Like we've mentioned a bit more detailed on this page, there are a couple of ways of becoming HIV-positive.
- Having unprotected sexual relations with a HIV-positive person.
- Contact with HIV-positive blood, either via a blood transfusion or through sharing needles.
- A HIV-positive mother passing it onto her child during pregnancy or birth.
Supporting/Caring for those that are HIV-positive
Someone that is HIV-positive can still lead a long and healthy life as long as they get plenty of love, care and support from those around them. You can help someone that is living with HIV an incredible amount, if you can do the following things for them.- Show love, support and respect for them.
- Encourage him/her to get treatment if they have a certain illness. People with HIV get certain infections much faster because of their immune system, but most of these are treatable.
- Know the facts about HIV. If people know the facts, talk openly about HIV and have an open mind regarding everything, it will go a long way to reducing Stigma in our communities.
- Encourage him/her to eat healthy and nutritious.
- Encourage him/her to do exercise and try to avoid stressful situations. A healthy lifestyle and a positive state of mind will also help to improve the quality of life.