CLEAN : AIDS patient fights

Lil, a 27-year-old from Henan, China, contracted HIV from a contaminated blood transfusion as a child. She faced stigma and isolation from her family and community. Despite this, Lil founded a support group to educate others about HIV, challenging misconceptions and advocating for patient rights. The video highlights the stigma and discrimination faced by HIV patients in China, emphasizing the need for better education and support.

What event led to Lil contracting HIV?

• A family member's illness

• A prank with used needles

• An accident with a wheat processor

• A contaminated blood transfusion

What percentage of people living with HIV in China were former blood donors or transfusion recipients?

• 75%

• 50%

• 25%

• 7%

What is a major barrier for HIV patients in China when seeking healthcare?

• Long waiting times

• Stigma and discrimination

• High treatment costs

• Lack of hospitals

What initiative did Lil start to help combat HIV stigma?

• A medical research program

• A support group for AIDS patients

• A government policy change

• A new hospital in her village

What is a key message Lil aims to spread about HIV?

• It can be spread through casual contact

• It is a rare disease in China

• It is only contracted through drug use

• It cannot be spread through casual contact