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I remember when AIDS was a "man" disease. After all it struck hard upon a male community who didn't see it coming and interrupted their lifestyles and reeked havoc on their lives and loves.
Then migrated via those men who are "on the down low" i.e., people who are called 'bisexuals' in the literature. Nasty human beings of the male persuasion who had sex other males, often anonymously; then did so with their girlfriends and wives. All of a sudden females were becoming infected and couldn't understand why because their trust was betrayed by some cavorting pervert in their lives.
Nowadays the exploits of such carriers and those associated vectors which allow the virus to infect unsuspecting low risk factor people are fairly well known and published in the literature such that various human subcultures are in the loop regarding risk factors germane to their existence.
This brings us to women, girls, and that awareness which came with difficulty and disbelief to the heterosexual community. Yes, Virginia your your man can bring nasty things to you of which you may be unaware and they can kill you.
You. Me. WE. Changing the face of HIV.
This National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. It is held under the auspices of The Office on Women's Health and they want people to be aware of those choices they make when protecting their health.
Abstinence is the best way to avoid HIV, but if you decide to have sex, there are steps you can take to protect yourself and others from HIV.
Everyone has a role to play in the prevention of HIV.
There are steps everyone can take to protect themselves, their partners, their patients, family, and neighbors from HIV infection.
While HIV and AIDS are not the "automatic death sentences" they once were; this infection remains a serious matter and a public health concern due to matters of protection, disclosure, and social interaction.