HIV LAW (2)

Question 1

a condition characterized by a combination of signs and symptoms, caused by HIV contracted from another person and which attacks and weakens the body’s immune. system, making the afflicted individual susceptible to other life-threatening infections.

Answer 1

“Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)

Question 2

refers to an HIV testing procedure whereby the individual being tested does not reveal.his/her true identity. An identifying number or symbol is used to substitute for the name and allows the laboratory conducting the test and the person on whom the test is conducted to match the test results with the identifying number or symbol.

Answer 2

Anonymous Testing

Question 3

refers to HIV testing imposed upon a person attended or characterized by the lack of or vitiated consent, use of physical force, intimidation or any form of compulsion.

Answer 3

Compulsory HIV Testing

Question 4

refers to the virus which causes AIDS.

Answer 4

“Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV]”

Question 5

refers to the method of finding and counseling the sexual partners) of a person who has been diagnosed as having sexually transmitted disease.

Answer 5

“Contact tracing”

Question 6

refers to the documentation and analysis of the number of HIV/AIDS infections and the patter of its spread.

Answer 6

HIV/AIDS MONITORING

Question 7

refers to measures aimed at protecting non-infected from contracting HIV and minimizing the impact of the condition of persons living with HIV.

Answer 7

HIV/AIDS PREVENTION AND CONTROL

Question 8

refers to the presence of HIV infection as documented by the presence of HIV or HIV antibodies in the sample being tested.

Answer 8

HIV positive

Question 9

denotes the absence of HIV or HIV antibodies upon HIV testing.

Answer 9

HIV NEGATIVE

Question 10

refers to any laboratory procedure done on an individual to determine the
•presence or absence of HIV infection.

Answer 10

HIV TESTING

Question 11

refers to the transfer of HIV from one infected person to an uninfected individual, most commonly through sexual intercourse, blood transfusion, sharing of Intravenous needles and during pregnancy.

Answer 11

HIV TRANSMISSION

Question 12

refers to à person’s frequent involvement in certain activities which increase the risk of transmitting or acquiring HIV.

Answer 12

High-Risk Behavior

Question 13

refers to the voluntary agreement of a person to undergo or be subjected to a procedure based on full information, whether such permission is written, conveyed verbally, or expressed indirectly.

Answer 13

Informed Consent

Question 14

refers to the relationship of trust and confidence created or existing between a patent or a person with HIV and his attending physiclan, consulting
• medical specialist, nurse, medical technologlst and all other health workers or personnel Involved in any counseling,

Answer 14

Medical Confidentiality

Question 15

refers to an individual whose HIV test indicates, directly or indirectly, that he/she is infected with HIV.

Answer 15

Person with HIV

Question 16

refers to the process of providing an individual information on the !. • biomedical aspects of HIV/AIDS and emotional support to any psychological implications of undergoing HIV testing and the test result itself before he/she is subjected to the test.

Answer 16

Pre-Test Counseling

Question 17

refers to the process of providing risk-reduction information and emotional support to a person who submitted to HIV testing at the time that the test result is released.

Answer 17

Post-Test Counseling

Question 18

refers to any agent or device used to prevent the transmission of a disease.

Answer 18

‘Prophylactic”

Question 19

refers to HIV testing done on an individual who, after having undergone pre-test counseling, willingly submits himself/herself to such test.

Answer 19

Voluntary HIV Testing

Question 20

refers to the period of time, usually lasting from two weeks to six (6) months during which an Infected Individual will test “negative” upon HIV testing but can actually transmit the Infection.

Answer 20

Window Period