HIV

Profiles - Aged 31-35

Interview 14

A single gay male living in a city in the North, who also suffered from agoraphobia and from winter depression.

Interview 18

A 33 year old black African female with a young 5 year old child. She was diagnosed as HIV positive as part of pregnancy screening.

Interview 23

An Asian gay man who was diagnosed in 2001 when he went along for tests following his partner having a sexually transmitted infection.

Interview 26

A 35 year old woman who came to the UK 3 years ago. She found out she was HIV positive in 2003, and her visa to stay has now expired.

Interview 37

A 31 year old gay male care worker born in South America who currently lives in the UK. He found out he was HIV positive during a difficult time in his life.

Interview 31

A black African man, married with one child. He has discretional leave to remain in the UK.

Interview 46

A 34 year old black African woman who came to the UK from Africa to study for a degree in a health profession, but became very ill and was diagnosed with HIV.

Interview 51

A 34 year-old black African man who came to the UK two years ago. He became ill and was admitted to hospital with TB, where he was diagnosed with HIV.