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Taking care of yourself Be in the KNOW

WebExercise regularly and sleep well. Being active builds muscle, burns fat, and keeps your bones strong and your heart healthy. It is also a great way to manage stress and …

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HIV and your mental health Be in the KNOW

WebHIV and your mental health. If you have HIV, looking after your emotional and mental health is just as important as looking after your physical health. There are …

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How HIV treatment works Be in the KNOW

WebAntiretroviral treatment (ART) means taking antiretroviral drugs (also called antiretrovirals or ARVs) to keep HIV at very low levels in your body. It protects your …

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What will happen to the HIV response after 2030

WebUNAIDS is proposing a new approach to help countries protect the gains on HIV beyond 2030. Photos are used for illustrative purposes. They do not imply health …

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Climate change and HIV: what do we know so far

WebThe new Lancet Countdown on health and climate change shows how climate change is affecting health through things such as food insecurity (when not enough food …

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Gender inequality and HIV Be in the KNOW

WebHIV also fuels gender inequality because women and girls in countries with large HIV epidemics are more affected by HIV than (heterosexual) men and boys. And …

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Why you can trust Be in the KNOW Be in the KNOW

WebBe in the KNOW only uses the highest-quality data and evidence sources which are vetted by robust internal processes. Our sexual health information brand Be in …

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HIV and young people Be in the KNOW

WebOf all new HIV infections in 2021, 27% were among young people. In sub-Saharan Africa, young women are twice as likely to have HIV than young men. Outside …

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Stigma and HIV Be in the KNOW

WebStigma and HIV. There is a two-way relationship between stigma and HIV. People who experience stigma are more vulnerable to HIV, while people with HIV often experience …

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How can I protect myself and others from HIV

WebCondoms prevent HIV during all kinds of sex – vaginal, anal, oral and when using sex toys. Use water-based lubricants (lube) to make sex safer by reducing the risk …

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Moving from two-test to three-test HIV diagnoses Be in the KNOW

WebCountries with HIV prevalence of 5% or above should continue to use two tests. But they should track the situation and be ready to move to a three-test strategy …

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HIV and other health conditions Be in the KNOW

WebNot necessarily. Having HIV does not automatically mean you will get other health conditions (sometimes called ‘co-infections’). But you are more at risk of …

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HIV prevention programmes Be in the KNOW

WebThere are three categories of prevention interventions: biomedical interventions: a mix of clinical and medical approaches to reduce the risk of HIV. …

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Humanitarian crises and HIV Be in the KNOW

WebHumanitarian crises include environmental disasters, pandemics and other disease outbreaks, armed conflicts, and large-scale industrial accidents. People affected …

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HIV, pregnancy and childbirth Be in the KNOW

WebTaking antiretroviral treatment (ART) during pregnancy: is safe for you and your baby. keeps the level of HIV in your body low, so you stay healthy. protects your …

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Test and treat increases access to work and education for people …

WebAn East African study suggests that providing treatment as soon as someone tests HIV-positive improves their work opportunities and household income and their …

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At a glance: HIV in Malawi Be in the KNOW

WebLocal context. Around a quarter of HIV infections in adults are among young women aged 15-24. Women are almost twice as likely to have HIV as men. Around 50% …

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At a glance: HIV in Zimbabwe Be in the KNOW

WebHIV-related stigma remains an issue in Zimbabwe, as one in five people are estimated to hold discriminatory attitudes towards people with HIV. The legal …

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