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Facing Stigma
Stigma continues to surround HIV/AIDS and those living with the virus. It prevents people from becoming educated about HIV, from getting tested, from seeking care and treatment and from disclosing their HIV status to others. Not to mention that stigma can seriously undermine your sense of self-worth. POZ wants to know how HIV-related stigma affects you.
1) How often do you face HIV-related stigma?

FrequentlyOccasionallyRarely
2) How comfortable are you telling other people you are living with HIV?

Very comfortableSomewhat comfortableNot at all comfortable
3) Do you ever experience negative feelings or guilt about being HIV positive?

YesNo
4) Have you ever been physically or verbally threatened because of your HIV status?

YesNo
5) Has HIV-related stigma ever isolated you from your family or friends?

YesNo
6) Has HIV-related stigma made dating/relationships more difficult?

YesNo
7) Has HIV-related stigma ever prevented you from seeking care, treatment or support?

YesNo
8) Has HIV-related stigma ever adversely affected your career?

YesNo
9) Do you think the HIV/AIDS community is doing enough to combat HIV-related stigma?

YesNo
10) Do you believe social media campaigns are an effective way to combat HIV-related stigma?

YesNo
11) In what specific ways have you experienced HIV-related stigma?

0/100
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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Facing Stigma