More S'poreans now aware of HIV/AIDS preventive measures
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SINGAPORE: According to a survey by the Health Promotion Board (HPB), Singaporeans now have greater knowledge of HIV/AIDS preventive measures compared to just few years ago.
The preventive measures are known as the ABCs - Abstinence from casual sex, Being faithful to one uninfected sexual partner and using a Condom correctly.
Last year, about 67 per cent of respondents were aware of the ABCs, compared to just 37 per cent in 2007.
The HPB survey also found a greater acceptance for individuals with HIV/AIDS.
In 2007, only 22 per cent of those surveyed were willing to share a meal with a person with HIV/AIDS.
Last year, this doubled to almost 41 per cent responded in the affirmative.
Minister of State for Health and Chairperson of the National HIV Policy Committee Dr Amy Khor said over 400 people are diagnosed with HIV every year and late testing and detection of the HIV infection remain a worrying trend.
She said education and outreach programmes will help to demystify and de-stigmatise the condition, and encourage at-risk individuals to take proper protective measures and come forward for regular HIV tests.
She added that regular HIV testing will allow for early detection and management of any HIV infection, delay the onset of AIDS and help ensure an active and productive life.
Dr Khor was speaking at a World AIDS Day commemoration event where beauty salons join hands with the HPB for the first time to raise awareness and fight the stigma associated with HIV/AIDS.
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last reported - 4845 ppl in Singapore kena-ed HIV.....
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Originally posted by Just_do_it_lah:
last reported - 4845 ppl in Singapore kena-ed HIV.....
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Originally posted by Rooney_07:
You one of the lucky one ?:
