Merck Survey Highlights HIV Knowledge Gaps
HIV Misinformation Persists Among Millennials, African Americans
Executive Summary
New options for the treatment and prevention of HIV/AIDs in recent years have not erased lingering stigmas and misinformation about the disease, especially among younger black communities in the US. Advocates hope that greater awareness of “U=U,” or “undetectable equals untransmittable,” can help to address ongoing discrimination and disparities.
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