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Post by sickandtired62 on May 17, 2012 12:05:00 GMT -5
Hey everyone,
Have you heard about this new treatment to prevent HIV transmission ? Truvada by Gillead. What do you think.
I am very much afraid that folfs will become more careless and complacent and stop using condoms for protection and there still isn't much they are saying about possible side effects, toxicity or resistance.
Please comment.
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Post by kkittilsen on May 17, 2012 12:20:43 GMT -5
Yeah I read about it via internet CBC news. As an educator I'm concerned people will just think they can 'pop a pill' which will have an impact on our education efforts. I've had a couple of people mention it to me already and they think it's the way - we all know condoms are the best bet!
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Post by sickandtired62 on May 17, 2012 12:22:50 GMT -5
Good point Willing
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Post by hopeful on May 17, 2012 12:40:34 GMT -5
I have to agree with what Willing said. I also feel that if they only read the caption and not the entire article they will think that is the answer. What about the effect of taking this medication, will they think of that when decide this is the way to go, also the knowledge level and interpretation of what they are reading has also got to be taking into consideration.
I agree CONDOMS is your best bet......
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Post by sylvain on Jul 25, 2012 8:43:58 GMT -5
I'm still trying to find where I stand on this one. Yes, it is one more prevention tool (PrEP) but at the same time we still need to work on responsibilities and safer sex education. It is only an alternative...not a solution.
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