STD testing without an appointment is available for $10 off. “AffordableSTDTest.com is pleased to support National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day using the hashtag #NNHAAD and announces a $10 instant discount on a complete STD testing, including HIV”, says a company rep.
National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NNHAAD) is a national mobilization effort designed to encourage Natives (American Indians, Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiians) across the United States and Territorial Areas to get educated, get tested, get involved in prevention and get treated for HIV and AIDS. “According to CDC reports, most of those in the Native American or Native Alaskan communities that contract the HIV virus do so through sexual contact. This is why regular STD testing including HIV is so important.”
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report that most males in this demograpic contracted the disease through sexual contact with other males (71%), followed by those who got it through injection drug use (13%). Ten percent (10%) were infected with HIV through heterosexual contact, and the remaining 6% were males that had sex with males who were also injection drug users.
In females, most women were infected through heterosexual contact (69%). The rest (29%) was through injection drug use. The reports did not indicate any cases that were obtained through female sexual contact with other females.
The highest rate of infection is in a segment of the community that may face a culturally based stigma (males that have sexual contact with males). There may also be confidentiality concerns in this segment that could limit opportunities for awareness, education, and testing. In order to stop the spread of this disease, it is important to get STD testing including HIV and get treatment fast. “The challenge with treating any STD is a lack of awareness in those who have it. People need to be aware when it comes to their STD and HIV statuses. Too many cases go undiagnosed.”
No matter what, if a person is sexually active or engages in high-risk behavior, it is important to take a full STD testing including HIV. Doctors recommend that this be done at least annually as well as with each new partner so treatment can begin as soon as any positive diagnosis is made.
Visit http://www.AffordableSTDTest.com now for $10 off a complete STD testing including HIV. Confidential testing labs are located across the U.S. The process is simple, confidential, and fast. Results are emailed in 24-48 hours. Follow @STDFactChat on Twitter for more and/or to support #NNHAAD.
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