Learn Why You Need to Know Your HIV AIDS Status Today by Reading this Article
The Human Immunodeficiency Virus or HIV and Acquired Immuno-Deficiency Syndrome are referred to as HIV AIDS. This is because HIV is a type of a virus that attacks human immune systems such as the white blood cells. The virus weakens the white blood cells, the immune system that protects and fights disease-causing germs in our human bodies. These viruses are two species of Lentivirus, also referred to as a genus.
It is important to note that people with HIV who are taking ART and are virally suppressed do not transmit HIV to their sexual partners. Early access to ART and support to remain on treatment is therefore critical not only to improve the health of people with HIV but also to prevent HIV transmission.
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On the other hand, the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome or AIDS is an infection caused by the HIV in the human body. When a human body can’t protect itself against infections, any kind of infection can enter and defeat it overtime. This is why AIDS is not a one kind of sickness. It can come in any form.
But why do you need to know your HIV AIDS status?
You need to know this simply because even though we don’t have treatment for HIV AIDS, there are now life-saving drugs that you can use to reduce or prevent the replication of the virus in your body. Taking these recommended antiviral drugs as recommended by a doctor will help you live longer and healthier than when not taking them.
Also, you will be helped and supported by qualified medical doctors and health workers as you take your medication. This has many benefits that come with it. You can then be able to prevent the spread of the virus from you to other community members.
We also believe having a better understanding of life in general will help you live longer. It surely will help you love yourself and others in a new way. When you love your own body, you will likely love and care about others in your world. This love and care will help you do the right things for yourself.
There are many good reasons for us to recommend coming for a test that we won’t be able to mention here in this short and brief article. However, our medical doctors and community health workers are here to help you out. Our goal is to nurture healthier societies. Remember that. We exist to help people improve their health, every day.
However, for us to do this, we need your help and support. We need your collaboration. We need your readiness to know your own personal HIV AIDS status. We, too, love to know our statuses from time to time. Indeed, we practice what we preach, don’t we? We follow the very advice we are giving you.
What about the stigma that comes with HIV AIDS status?
This is a real issue that we can deal with, individually. Because people are not aware about the facts about the disease, many of them react negatively when they know you are going for a test. However, the fact of the matter is that not everyone with HIV is wicked.
Finally, critical thinkers can separate logical reasoning from emotions and moral judgment. A lot of times, people are more easily swayed by emotions and morals than logical reasoning.
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Stigma comes when we allow others to think for us whether we know this or not. We automatically attach HIV AIDS to moral values of our society. The fact is that no human is holy and perfect. Therefore, don’t judge yourself too much.
We advise you to check your status as recommended by our very own medical personnel. This is good because when you know your status whether positive or negative, you will be able to either prevent yourself from getting the virus, or you can get treated of it. Ask our medical personnel for help. They are there for you because we are here to nurture healthier and peaceful societies in South Sudan and beyond.
How do I get tested privately and securely to know my HIV AIDS?
We care about your privacy. We care about your personality. We care about your life. Therefore, we are here to help you get the best and up-to-date information about diseases such as HIV AIDS and how to prevent them or treat them. For this reason, we are able to test you privately if this is according to your desire.
We have several sites equipped with all the tools needed for these modern testing centers. Here, you are welcome to check your HIV AIDS status whenever you feel like to do so. You are free, and we recommend you know the importance of testing and knowing your status.
You can then become an awareness focal point afterward. This is because after testing, you will know more about the process than those who never gone for a test. This will encourage others in your world to go for a test so that they can know their HIV AIDS statuses. We appreciate your boldness and readiness to know your status, today!
There are many people living with HIV AIDS already and they don’t know that. It’s good to know your status. Also remember that people get this disease in many different ways, not only through sexual intercourse. This means if you have it you shouldn’t narrow the cause to one thing unless you are likely to be sure of it.
This means you don’t have to blame yourself for it. It can be from sharp objects such as blades and needles. It can be from the parents. They too can get it in many different ways possible. This again means that even your parents don’t have to blame or condemn themselves or one another for giving you the disease.
However, the HIV AIDS Stigma is a reality in every human society, and we are committed to help you from its effects. Bear in mind that whenever we test you, we keep the results to ourselves, and our partners and donors. We only use information that won’t identify you, personally. This is to protect your personality.
For more information, please ask our medical personnel. You can call them, email them, or chat with them in person. We are working in Bor, Wau, Rumbek, and Juba. In all these sites, we have qualified people to give you the right advice about HIV AIDS and how you can prevent yourself from it or treat yourself if at all, you’re positive.
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Further Readings
- Ask the Expert: Why Is It Important to Know Your HIV Status – Verywell Mind.
- World AIDS DAY: Why You Should Know Your HIV Status? – Bio Voice News.
- HIV – World Health Organization.