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Survey Questions

(RITA!)HIV Treatment Alerts - November 2001

Survey Questions

Q: "What was your biggest worry about having a child while being HIV positive?"
A: "I was afraid that my baby would be positive."

—Hispanic Female, age 27


Q: "Are you considering having a child (getting pregnant)?"
A: "Yes, I've been thinking about it for 4 years. My husband really wants a baby. (He's negative.)

—HIV-positive Black Female, age 30


Q: "Have you had any children while being HIV positive?"
A: "Yes. Two—both negative."

—White Female, age 26


Q: "When your child is old enough, will you tell him you have HIV?"
A: "I will tell him when he's more mature, like 15 or 16, and talk to him about safer sex."

—Hispanic Female, age 27


Q: "What makes you a strong person—what keeps you going?"
A: "My involvement as a volunteer at Thomas Street Clinic and women's support groups. And God!"

—HIV-positive Black Female, age 39

 

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