I think a serious problem concerning the fight against HIV is rarely addressed. Yes there's stigma & costs, but I'd still say the biggest problem I face is how removed everything is from my everyday life. This fight is over 4 decades old, with over a million patients, yet it's still treated as if it's a specialty. Nearly every aspect of HIV care could be handled locally by general medical providers.
This article stresses the importance of community involvement. It's a good read taking into perspective the need for more awareness, testing, normalcy, connection & support. If you're in a large, metro area, there may be a lot of options. If you're in a small town or rural area there's not much. I have access to a telemedicine place & a lab, that's it. There are no local support groups or services. It might've been better if I'd had access to those. It might've just been weird for me. Either way, it would've been a very different experience than what I've had.
Give this article a read. The fight against HIV needs to reach out. That's all for now.
Cya...
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