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Positive Living
2008.07.05
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"New Hope, New Beginning" - is a painting brought to you by people who are living with HIV (PLHIV) from the Patient Care Centre at Tan Tock Seng Hospital, with assistance from Hans Arts.
The rainbow in the painting represents hope for a new beginning and embraces the search for better things in life. Of course, living with HIV would mean that one would encounter difficulties along the way. However, the PLHIVs have risen to the challenge, finding the strength and courage with themselves to press on with life.
For some, the experience of living with HIV has actually deepened their understanding of life. They feel grateful for the love and support from their families and friends, and for the care and concern of doctors, nurses, social workers and volunteers at the Communicable Disease Centre.
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"New Hope, New Beginning" - is a painting brought to you by people who are living with HIV (PLHIV) from the Patient Care Centre at Tan Tock Seng Hospital, with assistance from Hans Arts.
The rainbow in the painting represents hope for a new beginning and embraces the search for better things in life. Of course, living with HIV would mean that one would encounter difficulties along the way. However, the PLHIVs have risen to the challenge, finding the strength and courage with themselves to press on with life.
For some, the experience of living with HIV has actually deepened their understanding of life. They feel grateful for the love and support from their families and friends, and for the care and concern of doctors, nurses, social workers and volunteers at the Communicable Disease Centre.
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The Red Ribbon is the international symbol for HIV and AIDS awareness.
It represents:
Care and Concern
The Red Ribbon is worn by people worldwide to show their care and concern for persons affected directly and indirectly by HIV/AIDS.
Hope
The Red Ribbon symbolises hope that a vaccine against HIV/AIDS and a cure to improve the quality of life of those affected can be found.
Support
The Red Ribbon represents support for
* persons living with HIV/AIDS
* the continuous education of those not infected
* efforts to find a more effective treatment, cure and vaccine
* those who have lost friends or loved ones to AIDS
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The Red Ribbon is the international symbol for HIV and AIDS awareness.
It represents:
Care and Concern
The Red Ribbon is worn by people worldwide to show their care and concern for persons affected directly and indirectly by HIV/AIDS.
Hope
The Red Ribbon symbolises hope that a vaccine against HIV/AIDS and a cure to improve the quality of life of those affected can be found.
Support
The Red Ribbon represents support for
* persons living with HIV/AIDS
* the continuous education of those not infected
* efforts to find a more effective treatment, cure and vaccine
* those who have lost friends or loved ones to AIDS
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Positive Living – A Community Arts Project for HIV/AIDS is a customised art exhibition produced together with People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLHIV), to promote better understanding and awareness of HIV/AIDS so that the public will be encouraged to protect themselves from HIV/AIDS and if at risk, go for HIV Testing. This is a collaboration between HPB and Hans Arts.
This event is held on 5-6 July 2008 at Bukit Batok East Point (between Blk 273 and 279 of Bukit Batok East Ave 4)
WHAT IT IS...
HIV is spread through contact with infected blood, usually through receiving unscreened blood transfusion. In Singapore, all blood donated for transfusion is screened carefully. You won't get HIV through donating or receiving blood in Singapore.
It's possible to prevent yourself from getting HIV through correct and consistent use of condoms. Condoms, if used properly, can be effective in protecting you from HIV and other sexually transmitted infections. Insist on using condoms, especially with a person whose HIV status is unknown to you.
Early detection of HIV enables one to receive prompt medical care and treatment. Although there is still no cure for HIV, it's really not a dead end. There is treatment available which helps to keep one healthy and happy.
WHAT IT IS NOT...
Saliva, sweat and tears do not spread HIV. You can help wipe them off, without any fear.
HIV is not spread through the sharing of food, drinks or clothing. It's okay to sit down and have a meal with someone who is living with HIV; you won't get infected that way.
HIV is not spread through using the same toilet seat, shower room or swimming pool. No one has ever caught HIV through contact with an environmental surface, like a toilet seat, a shower room or a swimming pool.
HIV is not spread by mosquitoes or other biting insects. Imagine if HIV could be spread through insect bites... wouldn;t there be a lot more people getting HIV?
