3 HIV Testing Myths: Why Getting Tested Is Easier Than You Think
HIV testing is quick, accessible, and accurate and helps stop the spread of the disease. Certain myths discourage people from testing.
HIV testing is quick, accessible, and accurate and helps stop the spread of the disease. Certain myths discourage people from testing.
Sexually active teens must be aware of the dangers of HIV. Rapid HIV testing using a finger stick is discreet and convenient.
Teenagers form one of the biggest at-risk groups for human immunodeficiency virus.
Serodiscordant or magnetic couples are HIV+ and HIV- partners in a relationship. Transmission of HIV is possible.
HIV transmission occurs due to an exchange of body fluids, usually during unprotected sex.
HIV remains a problem, particularly among young people. Despite the infection rate of young adults being higher, teens are still at risk.
Sexually active teens may have limited information or the wrong information on HIV. Is the risk of contracting the disease higher as a result?
Proper HIV awareness can help men who have sex with men, and others, reduce the risk of contracting the virus.
Why are 1 in 5 new HIV infections from sexually active young people? Getting tested is how 13-24 year olds can prevent or manage HIV.