Testing Experiences

26 Aug 2011

Montage

A lot of people are scared to get tested for HIV, but it's important to remember that it's often scarier in your mind than in real life.

At the clinic before the test you’ll be told how the test works, you can talk about any risks you’ve taken or how you might react to your result.

Health Advisers are there to answer your questions, and will help guide you through what will happen and explain the results, positive or negative.

Terrence Higgins Trust and the AHPN/HEAL partnership have jointly launched a radio campaign to promote access to HIV testing among sexually active Africans.

We recorded the stories of six people who had tested for HIV, and you can listen to them by clicking on the images below.

 
						opens new browser window: Bob 
						opens new browser window: Comfort 
						opens new browser window: John
 
						opens new browser window: Moses 
						opens new browser window: Myriam 
						opens new browser window: Toria

For more information about the HIV testing campaign, please contact Joseph Ochieng on 020 7812 1797 or email him at Joseph.Ochieng@tht.org.uk.

And if you are thinking of getting an HIV test, you can go here to find a clinc near you.

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