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Stigma Survey
Negative attitudes or behaviors toward people living with or at risk for HIV are known as HIV-related stigma. Stigma can lead to isolation and depression. It can prevent people from getting tested or accessing care and treatment. POZ wants to know your thoughts on HIV-related stigma.
1) What do you think causes HIV-related stigma? (Check all that apply.)

Lack of education or awareness about HIVMisconceptions about how HIV is transmittedReligious or cultural beliefsFear of contracting HIVNone of the aboveOther
2) What do you think can be done to reduce HIV-related stigma? (Check all that apply.)

Promote education and awareness about HIVAdvocate for the rights of people living with HIVEnact laws or policies that protect people living with HIVEngage in conversations and challenge negative attitudesOther
3) Have you ever participated in activities or initiatives to combat HIV-related stigma?

YesNo
4) Do you think HIV and people living with HIV are adequately reflected in the media?

YesNo
5) How often have you witnessed or encountered HIV-related stigma in the past year?

OftenSometimesRarelyNever
6) Has HIV-related stigma prevented you from getting tested for HIV or seeking care, treatment or support in the past year

YesNo
7) Are you living with HIV

YesNo (Skip to question 12.)
8) Are you comfortable telling other people you are living with HIV?

AlwaysUsuallySometimesNever
9) Has HIV-related stigma ever adversely affected your relationships with family or friends?

YesNo
10) Has HIV-related stigma ever adversely affected your dating life or sexual relationships?

YesNo
11) Has HIV-related stigma ever adversely affected your career

YesNo
12) What year were you born?
13) What is your gender?

MaleFemaleTransgenderOther
14) What is your sexual orientation?

StraightGay/LesbianBisexualOther
15) What is your ethnicity? (Check all that apply.)

American Indian or Alaska NativeArab or Middle EasternAsianBlack or African AmericanHispanic or LatinoNative Hawaiian or other Pacific IslanderWhiteOther
16) What is your current level of education?

Some high schoolHigh school graduateSome collegeBachelor’s degree or higher
17) What is your annual household income?

Less than $15,000$15,000–$34,999$35,000–$49,999$50,000–$74,999$75,000–$99,999$100,000 or more
18) What is your zip code?
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