Stigma PUBLIC STIGMA Public stigma is a negative societal reaction that results in prejudice toward a group of people with a negatively viewed trait such as mental illness (Corrigan, 2004). Public stigma reinforces a greater desire for social...
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Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Transgender Someone whose gender identity is different from the one they were assigned at birth might identify as transgender. Sometimes trans or transgender gets used as an umbrella term for gender...
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Condom Usage Types of Condoms & How to Use Them External Condoms Provides a barrier for external regions Traditional condom, dental dam, latex gloves https://www.cdc.gov/condomeffectiveness/index.html How to Use a Dental...
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PrEP and PEP Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) PrEP stands for pre-exposure prophylaxis. The word “prophylaxis” means to prevent or control the spread of an infection or disease. PrEP is ultimately a way for people who do not have HIV but...
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Disclaimer: If you have experienced any form of sexual assault, we encourage you to call RAINN's (Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network) National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673). They’re available 24/7 and also have an online...
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Ryan White The Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program was named for a courageous young man named Ryan White who was diagnosed with AIDS following a blood transfusion in December 1984. Ryan White was diagnosed at age 13 while living in Kokomo, Indiana and...
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