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HIV? Me? No, I’m married! (6)
“Did you use a sterile needle to inject the heroin?” “I can’t remember to be honest, my friend just made up the shot and helped me inject it,” Dike replied. “So how long ago was this?” “About 20 years ago.” “Have you had a test for HIV or hepatitis since then?” “No.” “Well, it’s goodContinue reading “HIV? Me? No, I’m married! (6)” Read more
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HIV? Me? No, I’m married! (5)
I smiled encouragingly at Mma as she sat facing me. She had come back as planned and I was glad to see she was still looking well-groomed. Her braided hair was lovely and held off her face with a lemon green hairpin. She even had some lipstick on. “How have you been since last time?”Continue reading “HIV? Me? No, I’m married! (5)” Read more
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How do I protect my teenage child from HIV?
Your teenager knows about Twilight, The Hunger Games, Big Bang Theory and ‘I’m a celebrity, get me out of here!’ But do they know this: MORE THAN 10% OF THOSE NEWLY DIAGNOSED WITH HIV IN THE UK ARE UNDER 25. Of those newly diagnosed with HIV in UK, over 10% were under 25 years. DoContinue reading “How do I protect my teenage child from HIV?” Read more
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What’s in a name??
“I call everyone ‘Darling’ because I can’t remember their names,” Zsa Zsa Gabor. We are changing our blog address to something you can remember!! Our community at Sexual Well-being for Black Ladies is at the heart of what we do. So we want you to be involved in the change. What name tickles your fancy?Continue reading “What’s in a name??” Read more
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HIV? Me? No, I’ married! (4)
It was five weeks later when Dike turned up at the surgery. If you haven’t met Dike and his family please meet them here and here “Nice to see you again,” I smiled as I ushered him into the consulting room. “How can I help you?” I asked after we sat down. “Well, I thought aboutContinue reading “HIV? Me? No, I’ married! (4)” Read more
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Research.. Are you interested in earning some money for a good cause?
Participants are needed for a research project being undertaken on behalf of NHS Grampian concerning the experiences and support needs of those with Hepatitis B. All participants will receive £30 cash as a thank you. If you are from the: 1. Asian sub continent or 2. Sub–Saharan Africa or 3. China or 4. Eastern Europe,Continue reading “Research.. Are you interested in earning some money for a good cause?” Read more