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1. What do you think of this person’s life choices?

2. What could this person have done differently?

3. What behaviors contributed to the person contracting HIV through this way?

4. You just found out that your best friend contracted HIV in this way. What is the first thing you thought?

5. You just found out someone you dislike or do not respect contracted HIV in this way. What is the first thing you thought?

6. Say something in this person's defense.

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I feel like this isn’t a conversation of the dangers of sex work because if it was I would discuss solutions of public health measures to delineate the propensity of sex work within communities. However, if this is a lifestyle they have chose given the circumstances they have- I don’t think there is anything necessarily wrong or shameful… My focus on their lifestyle choice would more so be to ensure they are using safety measures and taking care of their mental health.

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Q1- I do not think the person was aware of the situation for this scenario. So the person is not at fault for making this choice. I believe this was bound to happen as it is normal, but for them to acquire a sexual transmission may have been out of their awareness.

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I wouldn’t judge this person for getting HIV but, I do think this person could have been smarter about being safe, especially when dealing with a sex worker.

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I think this person can do whatever they want, and their life choices when it comes to sexuality doesn't poorly reflect their character. I think having safe sex is obviously the best thing, and I dont agree with not practicing safe sex.

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Question 1: What do you think of this person's life choices? 

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Question 1: What do you think of this person's life choices? 

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I definitely think both parties involved should have been a lot more safer, especially because it was a one-night stand. They might not know each other's sexual history/partners so it's important for them to use protection.

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I don’t think this person could have done anything differently. If they were raped, in no way was that their fault.

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People have the freedom to make their own decisions. Mistakes happen and one can always learn from it.

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This person could have practiced safer sex, by either getting tested after each partner if they aren't using protection, or could juse use protection to begin with

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I believe this person's life choices aren't so valid in this scenario due to this being a sexual transmission from a rapist. I believe their choices were possibly saying no, and not giving consent about wanting to do anything sexual with the other person.

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This person engaged in unprotected sex or had multiple sexual partners or a mix of both that led to them contracting HIV

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This person did not make the right choice. Doing anything under the influence of alcohol can lead to big mistakes and the person who made this decision is going to probably live with regret. It will also take a toll on them, and they will question why they weren't more careful.

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The person could've made sure that their partner gets regular STD tests and talks openly about their actions.

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I think if a sex worker is “working” in their scope of job they should be prepared to take necessary precautions. if they weren’t/ didn’t take proper precautions I do feel like it is an unfortunate result of “taking a chance” or “taking a risk” because they probably assumed they would never get a sexually transmitted disease which is a naive though (in my opinion).

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I believe this person could've taken more precautions, and had a conversation with the other person before doing anything sexual.

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She may not be that responsible for her own and others' health. She may not take care of her body because she does not take any protective measures, nor does she ask others to do so.

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1. I would think the person would have poor behavior. I believe one should be faithful to their partner and that would prevent sexual transmission from happening.

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I think it's difficult to say what they could have done things differently in this scenario. They definitely needed to have more alcohol control because high intakes can lead to horrible decisions. I think this person could have been more safer.

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Having sex with multiple partners without carrying about whether or not they had STD is what contributed to the person contracting HIV.

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Something that this person could have done differently was have safe sex and use protection.

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The first thing I would think is that they're practicing unsafe sex.

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Behaviors that contributed to the person contracting HIV is not using protection possibly and not getting tested before to prevent transmission to the other partner

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Q4- The first thing that I would think regarding this situation would be whether they were aware that their partner was being unfaithful in a sexual manner.

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I think the person made similar choices to many people in this world, they took some drugs and that is all. The responsibility of the transmission does not rely on them as they are under the influence and cannot consent.

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Something that this person could have done differently is to be more mindful of the intake of drugs they are consuming. The intake of drugs can make a person do things that they would not have done if they were not under the influence of anything.

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The decision to have sex was most likely made very quickly. This person and the other persons decision to be irresponsible is what led to HIV.

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Because the person was having unprotected sex and was unfaithful this contributed to the person contracting HIV

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Q5- I feel like this would be none of my business since it is their life and their choices.

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The first thing I would've thought of is that they should've been practicing safe sex.

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Because this person had sex with multiple partners and did not use protection, this led them to be infected with HIV.

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This person could have practiced more safe sex preventative measures prior. You can not go back in time and prevent what has already occurred, but you can learn and be safer to not let this occur again.

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A behavior that might have caused and individual to receive a sexually transmitted disease from a sex worker could be primarily not wearing protection and neglecting the environment but also, oral/anal/and general sexual intercourse.

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Some things that could be done differently is wear a condom, or ensure your partner is clean.

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If my best friend contracted HIV through this way, I wouldn't diminish her as a person or think "thats what she gets," I think getting HIV no matter they route of transmission is a life changing disease and I would make sure she still felt supported and would be able to continue making an income

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The individual being under the influence of drugs is what contributed to the person contracting HIV this way. They might of not been fully aware of their surroundings or what was happening. They needed to be more careful with what they consume, the amount, and the people they're with just to be safer.

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Take better care of themselves by practicing safe sex

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I feel bad for them because they weren’t in the right state of mind.

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The behaviors that could have contributed to this person contracting HIV could be many but also not thinking correctly about the consequences that could lead to them drinking and not being fully aware about their decisions being made is something that could have lead to this sexual transmission of HIV.

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Maybe the person was in a scenario where money was getting tight so they had to perform sex work.

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2. I believe this person could have made sure to practice sex with condoms and asked for transparency for HIV tests.

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if i found out that my best friend contracted HIV this way my first thought would be shocking.

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Even if you are of the same sex, you can still take certain protective measures. Or you can try to find a long-term partner who you know very well, which can also reduce sexual transmission.

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If someone I didn't like got HIV this way I would first think yeah you did have to hire someone to have sex with you, BUT the HIV thing would be a bummer like that sucks

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The first thing I thought after finding out my best friend had sex with multiple partners, led me to think that she acted irresponsibly, did not use protection and put herself at high risk which led her to be infected with HIV.

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I think that throughout their life they haven't made the best choices. For example, not thinking about the risks of HIV.

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What behaviors contributed to the person contracting HIV through this way?

The person that contracted HIV through this way is blinded by the romance of the relationship, rather than the safety and protection of themselves first. Additionally, the person should have noticed any hints or signs telling that their partner was unfaithful and should have kept high alert and not engage in any acts with the partner. However, there is the fact that these signs could have not been suspicious or clear and the person who contracted HIV could have been a victim from the start.

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Behaviors that contributed to a sexual transmission from a sex worker one hired is probably the lack of protection or not enough of it. Maybe lack of testing as well after the fact.

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I honestly would think that’s what they get and blame them for it. Unless the other person was taking advantage of them.

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There's nothing the person could've done differently to prevent this from happening.

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The act of not communicating is how HIV was contracted. Maybe the person did not know that the other had been with previous partners before. If both had communicated with one another and were honest about their sex life this could have been prevented.

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Q6- To defend this person would be hard. The only way to defend them, I would say, would be if they were taking the proper medications to stop the sexual transmission from going any further and infecting more people.

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The first thing I would think/ask is why they didn't use protection. They should have wore a condom and maybe be aware of their partners sexual history.

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This makes me feel really sad, and it would not be the victims fault at all as they didn't consent to anything being done to them. Whether they were coerced into saying yes, or any circumstance, I think this would be something that now they would have to live with and carry with them along with the trauma. I would defend this person in any way that I could because they weren't in control of the situation

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The first thing I thought was if my friend was aware of the amount of drugs they took, and knowing that they weren't fully aware of the incident to have given consent.

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Engaging in sexual activity before knowing the other person's sexual history is what could've contributed to the person contracting HIV.

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This person acted irresponsibly, did not use protection and eventually got infected with HIV, which means they should get treated immediately.

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Q1- I feel that this could have been prevented if they took the proper precautions and practiced safe sex.

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Depending on the reasoning of my disliking for this person I feel like my reaction could range from deducing this event to karma or feeling a little bad.

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If I found out my friend contracted a sexually transmitted disease in this way I would give them an overwhelming amount of support. Situations as such are very difficult to navigate and my first thought wouldn’t be on the virality of a sexually transmitted disease but rather, navigating their emotions and figuring out how I can show up for them through a tough time.

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My first thought is that they should've performed safe sex.

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they might not have been educated about the precautions that they should have taken. I also feel bad for them because their first experience with sex was ruined.

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Upset at them not because they were going around but because they were being reckless by not taking care of themselves more in the process

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3. Attraction to both sexes increases potential transmission from partners and may make them more neglectful of having condoms on hand.

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My first thought would be that it's their fault and they should own up to it.

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If i were to find out that someone that i dislike or do not respect contracted HIV in this way my first thought would be concerning because although i might dislike this person i wouldn't wish something like that to happed to no one.

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Maybe they weren't as educated as it was their first time. So, they didn't know about the dangers of STDs.

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If the virus is transmitted at work, it may be required by the employer. But I think the company or the workplace should protect the employees. Because this is a high-risk industry, and employees should not be able to resist their employers in most cases, so the matter of protecting themselves should be explained from the beginning.

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Q2- I feel that if they are doing sex work, they should be even more cautious and take more preventative measures to avoid this from happening.

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The first thing I thought was why they didn't take any precautions especially if it was their first time in doing any sexual activity, like possibly using a condom, knowing the risk factors of getting HIV, etc.

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This person probably has a reason to why they reacted this way and it could have been due to not having enough money.

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There is nothing wrong with the actions the person is committing, they are just carrying out what they desire to do. As long as they are respectful and in the future safe there is really no problem with their actions.

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I can't imagine what they are going through and how different their life is going to be from this. As in, this is something they have to carry with them for the rest of their life; and only with time will make it better.

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You just found out that your best friend contracted HIV in this way. What is the first thing you thought?

My initial thought after finding out that my best friend got HIV would be to reassure and comfort my best friend. HIV is a grueling thing to accept for many people and since it is a mental toll, the best thing to do in that moment is to help the person relax.

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4. I would not judge my friend for having same sex with a man and would be empathetic to their HIV diagnosis.

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Feel bad because I don’t think anyone should have to live through something like that even if I don’t really like them

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Q3- I believe that this is out of their control because the behavior that contributed from this person getting HIV was that they were raped.

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I think this person decided to do dangerous life choices and put themselves at high risk of being infected with HIV for not using protection.

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If I found out someone I didn’t like caught a STI from a one-night stand honestly my first reaction would probably be to laugh or make fun of. I do think a lot of these scenarios aren’t super dependent on creating a sense of understanding for the sexual transmission of it all, GIVEN, the knowledge that we have learned from this class. And as vain as it is, my thoughts would be centered on the individual I don’t like rather than considering their feelings.

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sexual transmission after same-sex sexual relations with a man could also take protective measures.

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My initial reaction would be shocked and I can see myself not believing it at first. Plus, I would also be curious of their drama / story of what they've done to get to where they are.

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this person could have not done anything differently because they were transmitted against their will and it was not their fault they got transmitted .

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Maybe they had no other way of making money for themselves or was misguided to do this type of work and in return got HIV

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My first thought was whether she had encountered some kind of difficulty, so she chose to do this kind of work. Or why did she not tell me about the difficulties she encountered, but chose such a dangerous job and then got infected with the virus.

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If I were to say something in this person defense it would probably be- “I’m so sorry this happened to you, it’s clear someone took advantage of your inebriated state and that is not okay”

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I don’t know what this person could have done differently. Being a healthcare worker in itself is already a risk of your health. Maybe they could have been more aware of there surroundings if the sticking was their fault.

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Q4- The first thing I would think would be if they use any preventative measures that would help them practice safe sex. I would also think if they didn't think to ask if the other person had HIV or anything else.

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Unfortunately, this person's life choices of not being safe led them to this. While they might not know that their partner was being unfaithful, they should've used protection. If they knew then there could have been more things to avoid this situation.

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Regardless of my dislike for this person, I would feel bad for them. This circumstance would suck for anyone. I wouldn't wish this on anyone.

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Because this person was irresponsible and had sex with no protection this is what led them to be transmitted with HIV.

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Maybe they did not know that they were being cheated on. If they had been together for a while now I would understand why they would have unprotected sex, they were under the impression that both were committed to one another but that proved to not be true.

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Not their fault their life choices didn’t lead them to be put in an unfortunate situation like that absolutely horrible to have to live with HIV after a traumatic experience like that

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If I were to defend this person, I would say that their sexuality, love life, and personal life has nothing to do with anyone except him, his partner, and his family. Sometimes, there are topics and ideas that can stay between a person or a small group of people that does not require the input of a stranger's or an unwanted individual's opinion.

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Q5- The first thing I would think would be that that is one of the main reasons to be more careful, especially when they are under the influence.

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my first thought of this person's life choices would be why do that?

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This person shouldn't have been sleeping with multiple partners without protection. While I don't judge their actions, it's important to have safe sex.

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This has nothing to do with this person behavior but their partner’s behavior. I guess their trusting behavior led to this transmission.

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5. I would think from someone I didn't respect that I would be less sympathetic and think they should take precaution due to their choice to do sex work. I would still be understanding and feel bad for them.

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Even though he is someone I hate, I don't think he should have to go through this. It is always the rapist's fault. I hate him and I can stay away from him, but I don't want him to suffer this.

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This person could have made sure to wear protection especially if it was with someone they just met or didn’t know well

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What this person could have done differently would be to take more precaution