Training of Roma Health Mediators in Reproductive Health

Trainer document
MYTHS AND TRUTHS ABOUT HIV/AIDS
(Statements)
HIV is the virus that causes AIDS.
Condoms are not very effective in preventing HIV.
Abstaining from every kind of sex (oral, anal, and vaginal) can protect you
against HIV/AIDS.
A pregnant woman can pass the HIV virus to her unborn child.
You can get HIV by shaking hands with an infected person.
You can get HIV by sharing toilet facilities with someone who is infected.
Only homosexual couples need to worry about getting HIV/AIDS.
You can get HIV by having unprotected sex with a person who is infected.
You can get HIV by eating food prepared by a person who has the infection.
The virus that causes AIDS is also spread by insect bites.
You can get HIV/AIDS if an infected person coughs or sneezes on you.
A person can get HIV by using dirty injection needles, other needles, or razors.
You can usually tell if a person has HIV by looking at them.
A person who looks and feels healthy can be carrying the HIV virus and still
infect others.
A blood test can determine whether you have HIV.
HIV can be cured if diagnosed early.
Anyone can get AIDS if they are exposed to the blood, vaginal fluid, or semen of
an infected person
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RFHI/JSI Romania Training of RHMs in Reproductive Health Session 10: STIs