1.Have I ever injected drugs (including steroids)?
Yes
No |
YES - Did you know that sharing needles or other equipment (water, cooker, filter, etc.) to inject drugs such as cocaine, heroin or steroids increases your chances of getting HIV/AIDS? Small amounts of blood are often left in used needles and on equipment such as spoons, filters and vials. Therefore, sharing needles and equipment for any injection can pass on bloodborne infections such as HIV and hepatitis B and C, if one of the users is infected. To reduce your risk of infection, use new needles and equipment every time you inject. Free needles are available from the Peel Works Needle Exchange Program by calling 647-225-1623 or visit www.peelneedleexchange.ca.
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NO - Sharing needles or syringes and equipment is one of the ways of contracting HIV/AIDS. In fact, injecting drugs (this includes steroids) is the number one mode of hepatitis C transmission and the number two mode of HIV transmission. |
2.Have I ever gotten a tattoo or had body piercing?
Yes
No |
YES - Tattooing and body piercing can be a risk factor for the transmission of HIV and hepatitis B and C if instruments or ink used are contaminated with blood or are not properly cleaned and sterilized. Always make sure that new equipment is used every time. For more information on what to look for and questions to ask if you’re getting a tattoo or body piercing, call Peel Public Health at 905-799-7700. |
NO - If you ever decide to get a tattoo or body piercing, always make sure that new equipment and ink are used every time. For more information on what to look for and questions to ask if you’re getting a tattoo or body piercing, call Peel Public Health at 905-799-7700. |
3. I use a condom or barrier every time I have sex.
Yes
No |
YES - Condoms or barriers are effective methods to reduce the risk of unwanted pregnancy and the transmission of sexually transmitted infections, including HIV. Remember to use lubricant to decrease the risk of the condom breaking. You can get FREE condoms at Peel Public Health, Healthy Sexuality Clinics. For a Healthy Sexuality Clinic near you, call Peel Public Health at 905-799-7700. |
NO - Condoms are 82%-98% effective when used properly in preventing pregnancy and the transmission of sexually transmitted infections, including HIV. They are easy to use and there is no prescription required. They are available for FREE at Peel Public Health, Healthy Sexuality Clinics. For a Healthy Sexuality Clinic near you, call Peel Public Health 905-799-7700. |
4. I am (or my partner is) using the birth control pill/Evra patch/Nuva ring so we don't need to use a condom.
Agree
Disagree |
AGREE - The birth control pill, Evra patch and Nuva ring only offers protection against pregnancy – it does not protect you or your partner against sexually transmitted infections and HIV/AIDS. Only condoms or barriers can reduce the risk of contracting sexually transmitted infections, including HIV. You can get FREE condoms at Peel Public Health Healthy Sexuality Clinics. For a Healthy Sexuality Clinic near you, call Peel Public Health at 905-799-7700. |
DISAGREE - That’s right! The birth control pill, Evra patch and Nuva ring only offers protection against pregnancy – it does not protect you or your partner against sexually transmitted infections and HIV/AIDS. Remember to continue to use condoms or barriers to help protect both of you against sexually transmitted infections. You can get FREE condoms at Peel Public Health Healthy Sexuality Clinics. For a Healthy Sexuality Clinic near you, call Peel Public Health at 905-799-7700. |
5. Having multiple partners increases my risk for contracting sexually transmitted infections.
Agree
Disagree |
AGREE - The more partners you have, the greater is your risk of contracting an infection, especially if you don't use condoms. Remember to protect both you and your partners by using condoms or barriers every time and get tested for sexually transmitted infections, including HIV regularly. You can get FREE condoms at Peel Public Health, Healthy Sexuality Clinics. For a Healthy Sexuality Clinic near you, call Peel Public Health at 905-799-7700. |
DISAGREE - Having more than one sexual partner increases your risk of contracting infections, including HIV, especially if you don't use condoms. If you have more than one partner, make sure you use a condom or barrier and get tested for sexually transmitted infections, including HIV regularly. You can get FREE condoms at Peel Public Health, Healthy Sexuality Clinics. For a Healthy Sexuality Clinic near you, call Peel Public Health at 905-799-7700. |
6. I always get tested for sexually transmitted infections, including HIV, each time I'm with a new partner.
Yes
No |
YES - You are being proactive for both you and your partners. Remember to keep up this good habit and use condoms or barriers to protect you and your partners. |
NO - Regular testing is important for keeping you and your partners healthy. You can be tested for sexually transmitted infections at any of the Peel Public Health's Healthy Sexuality Clinics. HIV testing can be ANONYMOUS and is always FREE. Remember that getting tested doesn’t protect you against infections. It is important to continue to always wear a condom or barrier. For more information about testing for sexually transmitted infections and HIV, call Peel Public Health at 905-799-7700. |
7. I don't want to have HIV testing because I don't want my doctor to know.
Agree
Disagree |
AGREE / DISAGREE - Peel Public Health Healthy Sexuality Clinics offer ANONYMOUS and FREE HIV testing, including the Rapid HIV test. Call any of our clinics to book an appointment. Your name is never used so you remain anonymous throughout the entire testing process. For a Healthy Sexuality Clinic near you, call Peel Public Health at 905-799-7700.
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AGREE / DISAGREE - Peel Public Health Healthy Sexuality Clinics offer ANONYMOUS and FREE HIV testing, including the Rapid HIV test. Call any of our clinics to book an appointment. Your name is never used so you remain anonymous throughout the entire testing process. For a Healthy Sexuality Clinic near you, call Peel Public Health at 905-799-7700.
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