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Navigating the Stigma, Discrimination, & Psychosocial Impact of HIV/AIDS

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1.  Which of the following is someone with HIV NOT likely to experience?
  1. stigma
  2. discrimination
  3. shame
  4. praise
2.  Which of the following is NOT a way HIV can be transmitted, though some may think it is a risky behavior?
  1. through unprotected sex
  2. by sharing a drinking straw
  3. from mother to newborn
  4. via a used needle
3.  How often does HIV research and new information occur?
  1. on an ongoing basis
  2. once per year
  3. every five years
  4. every ten years
4.  Which of the following may be a reason why a transgender person may be exposed to HIV?
  1. They are transgender
  2. Transgender people are also gay and the rate of transmission for gay people is high
  3. They may be more likely to become sex workers due to discrimination in legal job fields
  4. They got HIV and then became transgender
5.  How common is it for female to female transmission of HIV?
  1. incredibly uncommon
  2. as common as male to female transmission
  3. as common as male to male transmission
  4. more common than any other type of transmission
6.  Why is someone who is homeless more likely to become HIV positive?
  1. They are dirty.
  2. They have less access to healthcare.
  3. They are uneducated about HIV.
  4. They want to get HIV.
7.  Why might a social worker accidentally discriminate against a client with HIV?
  1. They have never had a client with HIV before.
  2. They are distracted during a session.
  3. They are considering retiring from the profession.
  4. They are active in the HIV healthcare community.
8.  Which of the following ways might a social worker be harming a client with HIV?
  1. Giving feedback
  2. Offering support
  3. Telling the client what to do
  4. Listening attentively
9.  Which of the following would be a discriminatory question?
  1. How are you feeling today?
  2. How many of your friends have HIV?
  3. How is your dating life going?
  4. How can I help you?
10.  How often should a social worker look up laws about duty to warn?
  1. every 3 months
  2. every 6 months
  3. every 12 months
  4. before each session with an HIV+ client
11.  Which of the following factors contributes to higher rates of HIV among African Americans/Blacks?
  1. Poverty
  2. Stigma of HIV and testing
  3. Tendency to have sex with members of the same race
  4. All of the above
12.  Which of the following factors affect the health and well-being of gay and bisexual men and may prevent them from seeking and receiving high-quality health services, including HIV testing, testing, and other preventive services?
  1. Stigma
  2. Homophobia
  3. Discrimination
  4. All of the above
13.  Which of the following may happen to someone who is perceived to have HIV or AIDS (based on sexuality, appearance, behaviors, or any random rumor) regardless of if they actually have HIV or AIDS?
  1. Discrimination
  2. Shame
  3. Guilt
  4. Stigma
14.  The impact of _________ can lead an HIV+ client to questioning every previous choice ever made (especially if they are uncertain how they became infected).
  1. Discrimination
  2. Shame
  3. Stigma
  4. Guilt
15.  According to the most recent CDC statistics, the rate of estimated HIV infection in African Americans/Blacks was almost _________ times that of White Americans.
  1. 3
  2. 4
  3. 6
  4. 8

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