CHAPTER 12: Questions people ask
12.1 What is the difference between being HIV positive and having AIDS?
12.2 How do I know if I am HIV positive?
12.3 Is it safe to have a child if I am HIV positive?
12.4 What does VCT mean?
12.5 How will I live with the thought of being HIV positive?
12.6 How can I support someone who is HIV positive?
12.7 How is HIV passed on?
12.8 Is there a cure for AIDS?
12.9 What kind of support can I get if I am HIV positive?
12.10 Is HIV and AIDS a big issue in my community?
12.11 Why do I need to have another HIV test if the first test was negative?
12.12 Why do I need to have another HIV test if the first test was negative?
12.13 Why do I need to have another HIV test if the first test was negative?
12.14 What is thrush?
12.15 Why do I need to have another HIV test if the first test was negative?
12.16 I tested negative twice. Is it okay to believe that I am HIV negative?
12.17 What is the immune system?
12.18 How does the immune system work?
12.19 What is an antibody?
12.20 My friends told me I can get the virus from eating at the canteen. Is this true?
12.21 It is safe to kiss somebody who has the virus?
12.22 Can I get HIV from oral sex?
12.23 A man at work is always coughing; can he pass the virus onto me from coughing?
12.24 My neighbour borrows my toothbrush and I am worried as sometimes her gums bleed. Can she give me the virus?
12.25 Can I get the virus from having my ears pierced?
12.26 Can I let my HIV positive child bath and swim with other children?
12.27 Can I get the virus from sitting on public toilet seats?
12.28 What is the legal responsibility of a counsellor to tell a spouse/partner of the HIV status of their partner?
12.29 Can I tell people about my friend's HIV status if I am worried they are infecting others?
12.30 Why is pre-test counselling important?
12.31 Why is the post-test counselling important?
12.32 How does knowing my HIV status help me?
12.33 How can I get a grant if I am HIV positive?
12.34 If someone takes out a medical aid policy, do they have to take an HIV test by law?
12.35 How long will a child live if he or she is born with HIV?
12.36 How can I become an AIDS counsellor on a volunteer basis?