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Tag: “africa”

Does poverty contribute to the spread of HIV/AIDS?

People say that poverty is a major contributor to the spread of HIV/AIDS. That doesn’t make any sense. Surely you can only contract HIV through fluids? How does being poor make any difference? 

How many sex workers have HIV?

My friends want me to have sex with a prostitute as part of my 18th birthday present, but I’m very worried about catching HIV. I wanted to know, among sex workers in this country, what percentage are infected with HIV? Also, if I do have sex with a prostitute, should I use two condoms at once to make sure I protect myself?

What is the status quo of clinical trials of HIV/AIDS vaccines in SA?

Are there any attempts to find an HIV vaccine in South Africa?

How many people are infected with HIV/AIDS in South Africa?

How many people in South Africa are infected with HIV/AIDS? Which province has the highest rate of infection and why?

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