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Living with a PLWHA partner.
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GridHEALTH.id – Have PLHIV couples (people with HIV/AIDS) is not easy.
Especially since the beginning, there has been a lot of stigma or negative responses from the public about the status of the disease which is included in the sexually transmitted category.
Not only for those who are HIV/AIDS positive, but also for those who become PLHIV couples.
Known by the description on the page nhs.uk (22/4/2021), that HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that can damage cells in the immune system and weaken a person’s ability to fight off everyday infections and illnesses.
AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome) is the name used to describe a number of potentially life-threatening infections and diseases that occur when a person’s immune system has been severely damaged by the HIV virus.
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While AIDS cannot be passed from one person to another, the HIV virus can.
There is currently no cure for HIV infection, but there is treatment with highly effective drugs that allow most people living with HIV to live long and healthy lives.
Apart from that, it is also necessary to know that it does not mean that a person cannot live happily together with a PLWHA partner.
Launch page flo.health (14/4/2020), there are simple tips that can be followed to live happily with PLWHA couples.
If our partner is PLWHA, here are some ways you can do to help your partner’s life for the better.
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1. Listening
If your partner tells them they are PLWHA, listen to them and offer support.
It should be understood that having HIV/AIDS does not mean that life is over.
There are drugs that are effective in treating HIV/AIDS and can keep our partners healthy and keep us from getting infected.
2. Learn about HIV/AIDS
Learn what HIV is, how it is transmitted, its symptoms, and how to treat it.
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Find out how our HIV/AIDS partner can stay healthy and how we can protect ourselves from transmitting infection.
3. Be an encouragement
When your partner tells you that they are HIV/AIDS, encourage them. Also, encourage them to seek treatment immediately.
When HIV/AIDS is treated early using antiretroviral therapy, the infected person can protect themselves from infection.
They can also live longer and they can greatly reduce their risk of developing the worst AIDS risks.
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4. Make sure your partner takes their medicine every day
Because the HIV virus attacks the immune system, it becomes difficult for the body to fight infection.
So make sure your partner is taking medication every day and also make sure they eat a healthy balanced diet.
5. Get support
You and your partner can join a support group for people living with the virus.
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Talk to other people like friends and family about your situation.
Talk about your worries, feelings, and thoughts about your partner and their illness.
If you have questions or concerns, talk to your doctor.
Try to get as much help as possible as this can help you and your partner stay physically and mentally healthy.
Those are tips that we can do when we have a partner with PLWHA.
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