R.AGE Experiment – First HIV test
November 25th, 2009 | Published in Behind the Scenes | 15 Comments
Three youths take their first HIV test for the R.AGE Experiment Series, in conjunction with World AIDS Day 2009 on Dec 1.
By NIKI CHEONG
THIS generation of youths has never known a world without AIDS. Perhaps that is why they are more open to discussing the epidemic as they were not around when fear and hysteria were the most typical response to HIV and AIDS.
In the 30 years since the emergence of the AIDS epidemic, new developments have unfolded. Treatment has become more accessible, and that has influenced perceptions towards the disease. Although people living with HIV and AIDS still live in fear of stigma and discrimination, there are also efforts to educate our youths about the epidemic.
These days, it is not uncommon to hear young people speak about HIV/AIDS. Many students take on this cause as part of their college or university project. These campaigns often focus on awareness of the disease, safer sex and the risk of getting infected with HIV through injecting drug use.
Knowledge about risky behaviour or transmission modes however does not offer protection against HIV infection.
One of the biggest challenges in prevention efforts is in translating knowledge into behavioural change.
The biggest hurdle in curbing the spread of HIV is the ”it’s not going to happen to me” attitude, and some people would rather live in denial of their risks of infection.
Although HIV testing is available, not many people want to know their status.
If testing is accompanied with counselling, it is one of the most effective prevention methods for it compels individuals to confront their vulnerability to being infected with HIV.
As part of R.AGE’s Experiment series (where we get three young people to put themselves in unfamiliar situations) , and in conjunction with World AIDS Day on Dec 1, three young people have volunteered to undergo their first ever HIV testing.
They will research and decide on where to go for their HIV test this week.
Throughout the next seven days, each of these youths will document their thoughts and feelings before, during and after their tests via Twitter and on the R.AGE blog.
Check back here, or follow them on Twitter, to stay updated with their experience.
Hana
Age: 23
Occupation: Production Manager
Blog posts:
1. R.AGE Experiement – Hana: An Introduction
2. Hana’s Diary – Entry #1
3. Hana’s Diary – Entry #2
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Eugene
Age: 18
Occupation: Student
Blog posts:
1. R.AGE Experiment: Eugene – An Introduction
2. R.AGE Experiment: Eugene’s Diary
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Ashvina
Age: 25
Occupation: Journalist
Blog posts:
December 7th, 2009at 4:54 pm(#)
HIV is a nasty disease. Once you get it, there is no cure for it. Safe sex and abstinence is the only way to avoid getting it.
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December 27th, 2009at 11:48 pm(#)
It is quite scary that there is still no cure for HIV/AIDS and the only way we can fight it is by prevention. How long would it take our scientists to develop a cure or vaccine for this disease?
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December 28th, 2009at 10:44 am(#)
It is quite scary that there is still no cure for HIV/AIDS and the only way we can fight it is by prevention. How long would it take our scientists to develop a cure or vaccine for this disease?
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March 1st, 2010at 8:36 pm(#)
HIV is a disease that is still incurable today. We should always practice safe sex and also educate our people how to avoid the spread of this disease.
August 16th, 2010at 2:45 am(#)
it is a very sad fact that until now, we still do not have the cure for HIV*;`
November 9th, 2010at 9:21 am(#)
i think that it would still take us a long time before we can even find a cure for HIV “
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