Quick Search

Active Bloggers

Will Moss Will Moss
Hampton University class of 1995
HBCU CONNECT HBCU CONNECT
Central State University class of 1995
rickey johnson rickey johnson
Other College... class of
Reginald Culpepper Reginald Culpepper
Clark Atlanta University class of 1998
LaMarr Blackmon LaMarr Blackmon
Cal St Univ, Long Beach class of 1992
Randi Payton Randi Payton
University of the District of Columbia class of 1982
Joel Savage Joel Savage
class of 1993
Ray Oster Ray Oster
University of Houston class of 2002

Misonceptions and Stigmas Surrounding HIV/AIDS

Misonceptions and Stigmas Surrounding HIV/AIDS
Posted By: Tawain Kelly on March 25, 2006

Rumors and myths about HIV/AIDS exist throughout the world. These misconceptions are extremely dangerous because those who believe them remain uneducated about actual prevention methods. Some common myths about the virus from around the globe follow.

1. “The HIV virus is found within saliva. Therefore, it is possible to get HIV from
kissing.”

2. “Having sex with a virgin can cure HIV/AIDS in a person.”(Common in parts of
Africa and has resulted in the rapes of many young girls.)

3. “HIV/AIDS only occurs in gay men”

4. “HIV/AIDS only occurs in sex workers”

5. “HIV/AIDS only occurs in injection-drug users”

6. “The HIV virus is so small that it can pass through a latex condom”

7.



“The CIA created HIV to kill the African population”

8. “HIV can be transmitted through day-to-day contact with an infected person” (such as sharing a glass or food, hugging, coughing, etc)

9. “It is possible to contract HIV from giving blood”

10. “Mosquitoes can spread HIV”

11. “Women with HIV can't have children”

12. “Women can't pass HIV to men”

13. “A person can not get HIV from having sex just one time”

14. “Showering and douching after sex prevents HIV”

15. “HIV and AIDS is the same thing”

16. “There is a cure for HIV/AIDS”

17. “A person can get AIDS from a toilet seat”

18. “All people who get HIV will get AIDS”


If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email!
Comments
Please Login To Post Comments...
Email:
Password:

 
More From This Author
The Different Face of Me
Thank You for your Support
My House is on FIRE
Why want Black men talk about HIV/AIDS/STD/STI
Women's Rights and the HIV/AIDS Pandemic
The Global View and the Future View
Latest Blogs
Whoever picks the wrong team to claim the Lombardy Trophy has to indulge 1pound of ?

Whoever picks the wrong team to claim the Lombardy Trophy has to indulge 1pound of ?

🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁 ULTIMATE POND WINGS What are those: https://dist13.com/food-menu-11-01-12-31-25 Our friends at District 13 gives ...more
How May I Help You NC • 30 Views • January 27th, 2026
Keep butts out thee ER room during this US Intermission

Keep butts out thee ER room during this US Intermission

Who: Everybody forgot those thoughts of UbeR Get your grill fired up and cook something festivE Let me see who can wear thee most layerS ...more
How May I Help You NC • 50 Views • January 25th, 2026
JUNIQUES OFFERS SHARE THE REVENUE AD STREAMING SERVICE FOR SMALL BUSINESS

JUNIQUES OFFERS SHARE THE REVENUE AD STREAMING SERVICE FOR SMALL BUSINESS

Visit: http://JuniquesAdService.com Juniques Ad Service is proud to introduce its Share The Revenue Streaming Ad Service, a breakthrough promotional solution designed specifically for micro and s ...more
rickey johnson • 97 Views • January 25th, 2026
ATTEND  THE I AM AMERICA AWARDS EVENT STREAMING LIVE ON BRIONOW.ONLINE.COM

ATTEND THE I AM AMERICA AWARDS EVENT STREAMING LIVE ON BRIONOW.ONLINE.COM

HTTPS://IAMAWARDS.ORG About The I Am Awards A celebration of excellence, resilience, and the extraordinary contributions of minority communities to America's story. Our Mission The I Am Awards ...more
rickey johnson • 58 Views • January 25th, 2026
Family Guy - Stewie Mom Mum Mommy

Family Guy - Stewie Mom Mum Mommy

The adventures of an eccentric family living in New England. FOX • 1999 • Animation • TV-14 https://www.fox.com/detail/series/SER000854XOPZ/family-guy ...more
How May I Help You NC • 53 Views • January 25th, 2026
Popular Blogs
Divorce in America in 2009 – What’s love got to do, got to do with it?

Divorce in America in 2009 – What’s love got to do, got to do with it?

Join Brother Marcus and the cast and the crew of the Brother Marcus Show live this Sunday evening on February 1, 2009 @ 8:00 p.m. for another hot topic in our community! “Divorce in America in 200 ...more
Brother Marcus! • 70,793,624 Views • January 27th, 2009
VISINE ALERT!!!

VISINE ALERT!!!

Seemingly innocent medication such as Visine eyedrops are used by people to concoct a mixture with similar effects as a date-rape drug. When mixed with alcohol and taken orally, the eyedrops can l ...more
Siebra Muhammad • 118,032 Views • May 23rd, 2009

"Chain Hang Low" check out the real meaning of the Lyrics!

Recently there is a new artist out of Saint Louis that goes by the name JIBBS. Jibbs debut single "Chain hang low" has a history that most people are not aware of. The particular nursery rhyme that th ...more
Tyhesha Judge-Fogle • 74,155 Views • November 9th, 2006
HBCU Marketplace Gifts: Divine 9 Premium Fraternity / Sorority Playing Cards

HBCU Marketplace Gifts: Divine 9 Premium Fraternity / Sorority Playing Cards

Vendor: Charles Jones Item Price: $20.00 Price Includes Shipping: Yes - Shipping Included Item Description: Pantheon Series - Divine 9 - Premium Playing Cards (choose Gold Series or Silve ...more
How May I Help You NC • 61,346 Views • December 2nd, 2018
Black College Student Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison for Kissing a White Girl

Black College Student Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison for Kissing a White Girl

Albert N. Wilson, a former University of Kansas student, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison and a lifetime of probation after being convicted by an all-white jury of raping a white teen girl. Bu ...more
Will Moss • 54,245 Views • June 4th, 2020
Please Give Us a Like on Facebook!