Myths & Facts

 If I find out I am positive, no one will help me.  

There are local and national support groups across the country were thousands of members benefit from the help and advice offered. Many people are surprised by the amount of kindness and support offered to them if they are diagnosed as HIV positive.

HIV Myths

There are many myths surrounding HIV and AIDS which can lead to misinformation and cause stigma. These kinds of myths and misperceptions can only be dealt with through education, promoting safe sex and raising awareness of the effects of the virus.

This section will help you to separate the myths from the facts and provides the first step to being informed.