China News Service, December 1st, December 1st, 2022 is the 35th "World AIDS Day".

In response to my country's call for "fighting AIDS and sharing health", the public welfare event "Voice for AIDS" was officially launched, sponsored by the China Health Promotion Foundation and supported by Wondfo Health and JD Health.

Based on topics such as "What to do if you are accidentally infected with HIV" and "Is AIDS so scary", the event invited experts to speak and respond in person, aiming to break the public's fear of AIDS and improve scientific awareness of HIV prevention and treatment.

　　Gao Jing, an expert recommended by the National Center for Mental Health and Mental Health Prevention and Control and a member of the Sex Education Committee of the Chinese Society of Sexuality, said that daily contact will not lead to infection, and fear of AIDS is a psychological defense mechanism. The key is not to overdo it, but to believe Science, try to divert attention or seek help from a psychiatrist.

　　Cao Ningxiao, an expert on AIDS and STD prevention and treatment of the STD Control Center of the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, said that the asymptomatic period of HIV generally lasts for 4-8 years, and undiagnosed HIV infections, especially those in the acute phase, lead to the spread of HIV infection important reason.

The AIDS stage is the final stage after HIV infection, which can be manifested as various opportunistic infections or tumors.

For individuals, early detection and timely initiation of antiviral treatment can reduce the viral load and shrink the viral reservoir as soon as possible.

Early treatment can also protect and restore the immune function of the body, which not only reduces the risk of morbidity and death, but also helps to improve the quality of life and prolong life.

Studies have shown that with the continuous improvement of treatment coverage in recent years, AIDS-related morbidity and death mainly occur in late-discovered infected persons.

　　At the same time, knowing HIV infection status can promote individuals to control high-risk behaviors.

Timely detection of HIV-infected pregnant women can reduce the risk of infant infection through antiviral treatment.

In our country, for all HIV-infected persons and patients, it is recommended to "find and treat" and implement free HIV antiretroviral treatment.

　　Regarding the window period of HIV antibody detection, Peng Yunping, vice chairman and secretary-general of the organizing committee of the China Health Promotion Foundation's "Health Science Popularization into Thousands of Homes", explained that it is not immediately possible to detect HIV infection after being infected, and there is a window for detection The period is the period from HIV infection to when antibodies, antigens or nucleic acids can be detected in the blood.

The window period for antibody detection is generally 4-12 weeks.

What needs to be reminded is that the diagnosis of AIDS must be reported by the relevant department. The online test strip test is only a preliminary screening. If the result is positive or you are not at ease, you should go to the hospital or disease control for confirmation or review test in time.

　　Gao Jing said that it has been 40 years since the first case of AIDS was discovered in 1981.

Human beings have a long-standing fear of AIDS. If you are unfortunately diagnosed with infection, it is completely normal to have emotions such as denial, compromise, and depression. You can adjust your mental health in the following ways.

　　First of all, start treatment at a regular medical institution as soon as possible, and follow up regularly. Similar to other chronic diseases, AIDS is controllable.

　　Secondly, stay away from the mixed information and negative energy on the Internet, and seek help from doctors, including psychiatrists, if necessary; you can also talk about your feelings with trusted family and friends or join support groups to relieve stress.

　　Third, regular work and rest, do not stay up late, immunity is closely related to sleep.

　　Fourth, exercise properly to strengthen your body.

　　Fifth, develop hobbies to help relieve stress; you can also consider learning relaxation methods, such as meditation, yoga or deep breathing.

　　Sixth, maintain healthy eating habits.

　　Finally, to help patients build confidence in life, the support of those around them is very important. Let us reject discrimination and exclusion together.

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