I'm writing with tears in my eyes. My girlfriend is two months pregnant and I just found out that I'm HIV positive. What can I do? Do you think my beloved girlfriend is HIV positive also? I know it is my fault.
Worried Boyfriend
Dear Worried Boyfriend:
I'm really sorry to hear about your girlfriend's infection with HIV the virus that causes AIDS. You should immediately consult a health care provider who is knowledgeable about HIV/AIDS, so that your girlfriend can be counselled and tested. Remember that it is not all persons who get exposed to HIV become infected, therefore you must start practising safer sex right now.
Often HIV spreads from an infected woman to her baby during pregnancy or delivery. However there are treatments available that a pregnant HIV infected woman could take to prevent her baby from becoming infected. Remember now, it is very important for you and your girlfriend to consult an HIV knowledgeable health care provider immediately.
Bootless risks
Dear Counsellor:
My ex-boyfriend died two years ago and I'm now hearing that he died from AIDS. Since my boyfriend's death I became involved with a married man. I'm now very confused because this man always refuse to use condoms and to make it worst his wife may be at risk also. This is frightening!! What should I do?
The Other Woman
Dear the Other Woman:
If your ex-boyfriend died from AIDS related illnesses yes, it means that you and any other sex partners you may have are at risk for HIV the virus that causes AIDS. You have taken a very responsible approach but you must take it a step further by getting tested for HIV. The only sure way to know if you are infected with HIV is to get tested. Remember, it is natural for you to be confused after hearing such news but you have to do the right thing. You should also speak with an HIV knowledgeable counsellor as soon as possible. You should stop having unprotected sex, use a condom for every act and in this way you would prevent infecting your partner or re-infecting each other.
For more information on condom use, HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted infections call the AIDS/STD Helpline at 967-3830 or 967-3764 or write to AIDS Affairs, c/o the Star, 7 North Street, Kingston.
blackspyda said
09:22 01/29 2008
that really fuked up
viper_3kj said
09:45 01/29 2008
With so much information available on AIDS and all the precautionary method that exist people still a do f**kery. f**king nuh sweet if it a go end you life them way deh.
Crazypickney said
12:18 01/29 2008
Wait dey, AIDS test no available inna jamaica anymore? Isnt it easier fi tek up u self and go a hospital go check rather than pick up pen and paper and go a post office? and siddung and wait bout a mth till "pastor" post a reply?
skendon said
12:20 01/29 2008
dear pastor and councillor a 2 diff sumn
Crazypickney said
12:23 01/29 2008
well, remove the word pastor and put counsellor. Same structure!
linko said
14:01 01/29 2008
DAM
fabio said
17:05 01/29 2008
jah kn star
KROSS said
20:04 01/29 2008
JAH KNO LIFE f**kED UP EEH
rrDesignZ said
20:07 01/29 2008
lol fi real
sting said
20:08 01/29 2008
lol
Crackaz2006 said
20:12 01/29 2008
thats a real point @ crazypickney...some ppl really stupid yah man but unnuh affi just wrap up unnuh self yah cus a serious ting this, me soon get a test
Dear Counsellor:
I'm writing with tears in my eyes. My girlfriend is two months pregnant and I just found out that I'm HIV positive. What can I do? Do you think my beloved girlfriend is HIV positive also? I know it is my fault.
Worried Boyfriend
Dear Worried Boyfriend:
I'm really sorry to hear about your girlfriend's infection with HIV the virus that causes AIDS. You should immediately consult a health care provider who is knowledgeable about HIV/AIDS, so that your girlfriend can be counselled and tested. Remember that it is not all persons who get exposed to HIV become infected, therefore you must start practising safer sex right now.
Often HIV spreads from an infected woman to her baby during pregnancy or delivery. However there are treatments available that a pregnant HIV infected woman could take to prevent her baby from becoming infected. Remember now, it is very important for you and your girlfriend to consult an HIV knowledgeable health care provider immediately.
Bootless risks
Dear Counsellor:
My ex-boyfriend died two years ago and I'm now hearing that he died from AIDS. Since my boyfriend's death I became involved with a married man. I'm now very confused because this man always refuse to use condoms and to make it worst his wife may be at risk also. This is frightening!! What should I do?
The Other Woman
Dear the Other Woman:
If your ex-boyfriend died from AIDS related illnesses yes, it means that you and any other sex partners you may have are at risk for HIV the virus that causes AIDS. You have taken a very responsible approach but you must take it a step further by getting tested for HIV. The only sure way to know if you are infected with HIV is to get tested. Remember, it is natural for you to be confused after hearing such news but you have to do the right thing. You should also speak with an HIV knowledgeable counsellor as soon as possible. You should stop having unprotected sex, use a condom for every act and in this way you would prevent infecting your partner or re-infecting each other.
For more information on condom use, HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted infections call the AIDS/STD Helpline at 967-3830 or 967-3764 or write to AIDS Affairs, c/o the Star, 7 North Street, Kingston.