HIV cannot be transmitted through which of the following ways
To a fetus or baby during pregnancy or birth
By sharing needles for piercing and tattooing
To a baby during breastfeeding
By insects and animals
There is no vaccine against HIV
True
False
In Canada, an person living with HIV is legally required to disclose their HIV status in which of the following situations
To a dentist who isn't wearing gloves and a mask
To an employer, if they work in the healthcare field
To their next of kin, as it needs to be listed on legal documents
To their sexual partner if they have a detectable viral load and aren't using a condom
Since 1985, all blood products in Canada are screened for HIV, so blood transfusions, orgn transplants, and donating blood are safe
True
False
How to know if you have HIV
Your doctor will let you know because they routinely test for HIV during an annual check up
You will have symptoms and feel sick
You will be aware that you were at risk for a possible transmission
You will request an HIV test and your results will be provided
People living with HIV can have a baby without HIV
True
False
How is an HIV test currently completed in NL
Oral swab
Blood draw
Finger prick
Rectal/Vaginal swab
There is no difference between HIV and AIDS, both words have the same meaning
True
False
It currently takes approx ____ to get test results back in NL
1-2 minutes
24-48 hours
1-2 weeks
1-2 months
One of the biggest barriers to accessing testing and treatment is stigma
True
False
HIV medication works by
Lowering HIV levels in your blood
Slowing the spread of the virus in your body
Helping your immune system fight off other illnesses
All of the above
In 2016, approximately 63,110 people were living with HIV
True
False
In 2018, the number of new HIV diagnoses among youth was
616
432
303
168
PrEP involves a daily pill taken before an HIV exposure, whereas PEP is an emergency pill prescribed within 72 hours and taken for 28 days after an HIV exposure
True
False
Approx how many Canadians are infected with HIV daily?
2
8
6
3
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