POZ219_APRIL_MAY_2017

On the Job
It’s important for people living with HIV to know their rights in the workplace. It’s also important to weigh the pros and cons when deciding whether or not to disclose your status to your employer and coworkers. POZ wants to know your thoughts on HIV in the workplace.
1) What is your current employment status?

I work full-time.I work part-time.I am retired. (Skip to question 3.)I am on disability. (Skip to question 3.)
2) Does your employer address HIV in workplace policies and programs?

YesNo
3) Are you aware that the Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits prospective employers from asking questions about your health prior to a job offer?

YesNo
4) Are you aware that the Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against individuals at their workplace?

YesNo
5) Have you ever faced workplace discrimination because of your HIV status?

YesNo (Skip to question 7.)
6) If yes, did you report it?

YesNo
7) Have you ever disclosed your HIV status to your employer or coworkers?

YesNo (Skip to question 9.)
8) When you disclosed your HIV status at work, did you receive a positive response and support?

YesNo
9) If you have not disclosed your HIV status at work, why not? (Check all that apply.)

I fear stigma and discrimination from my coworkers.I don't think it's any of their business.I don't want people to treat me differently.I don't trust them with the information.I fear it would prevent me from being promoted.
10) Have you ever regretted disclosing your HIV status to an employer?

YesNo
11) Have you ever regretted disclosing your HIV status to a coworker?

YesNo
12) What year were you born?
13) What is your gender?

MaleFemaleTransgenderOther
14) What is your sexual orientation?

StraightGay/LesbianBisexualOther
15) What is your ethnicity? (Check all that apply.)

American Indian or Alaska NativeArab or Middle EasternAsianBlack or African AmericanHispanic or LatinoNative Hawaiian or other Pacific IslanderWhiteOther
16) What is your current level of education?

Some high schoolHigh school graduateSome collegeBachelor’s degree or higher
17) What is your zip code?
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