Stigma still exists around HIV in Ireland, charity warns

The video discusses the stigma and isolation faced by people with HIV, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. It highlights the lack of information and confusion about the impact of COVID-19 on those with HIV, despite effective treatments and undetectable viral loads. The video also covers the prioritization of people with HIV in the vaccine rollout, providing assurance about health systems' attention to their needs. Shared anxieties, such as isolation and work loss, are also addressed, emphasizing the pandemic's broader impact.

What is a major reason people with HIV might not disclose their status?

• Fear of rejection and isolation

• Financial instability

• Fear of losing their job

• Lack of medical support

During the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, what was a significant issue for people living with HIV?

• Increased access to healthcare

• Confusion and lack of information

• Improved social support

• Higher employment rates

What was a key factor in providing assurance to people with HIV during the pandemic?

• Increased social gatherings

• Rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine

• Reduction in healthcare costs

• More job opportunities

How did the pandemic restrictions impact people living with HIV?

• They experienced increased social interactions

• They had more travel opportunities

• They faced isolation and loss of work

• They had better access to education

What was a common anxiety shared by people with HIV and the general population during the pandemic?

• Anxiety over technological advancements

• Fear of increased taxes

• Worries about climate change

• Concerns about isolation and restrictions