Research
21,000 people unaware they are living with HIV in UK
Figures published today (Tuesday 29th November) by the Health Protection Agency (HPA) show the number of people living with HIV in the UK reached an estimated 91,500 in 2010, with a quarter of those unaware of their infection. Their report also indicates that one in five people visiting an STI clinic did not accept an HIV [...]
Preliminary Research Results
The UK Foundation for AIDS Research conducted an anonymous survey of HIV positive people in the UK during 2010/11. The survey was publicised online and via community groups. The majority of responses were gathered via the website (20 responses were completed offline). Whilst respondents were self-selecting and the results not scientifically analysed or weighted, the purpose was [...]
Should I take a multivitamin?
Many people living with HIV will consider taking a multivitamin or supplement at some time. The UKfAR survey found that over half of respondents took some form of supplement, with a multivitamin being most common. It’s not surprising as a quick search on the internet for vitamins and HIV results in a plethora of sites, [...]
Vitamin and Supplements Quiz
While antiretroviral treatments are very effective at controlling HIV, they are not a cure and can sometimes have nasty side-effects. Our research has shown over 50% of HIV positive people in the UK take vitamins or herbal supplements to help boost their immune system, improve health or reduce the unpleasant side-effects of their drugs. However, [...]
