There are very real consequences to having unprotected and dangerous sex

March 30, 2018 | 13m 00s

This college student details his story about HIV scares and the importance of being well educated when it comes to safe sex because being unaware of your health status can also have mental repercussions such as anxiety and depression.

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STORYTELLER ATTRIBUTES

AGE:10 - 19

GENDER:Male

EDUCATION:Some college or 2-year degree

RACE/ETHNICITY:Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish origin

LOCATION (ZIP Code 1st digit):1xxxx

PERSPECTIVE:Patient

STORY TYPE

BODY PART(S):Immune System; Male Reproductive System; Mental Health

DISORDER OR CONDITION TYPE:Mental Health

TOPIC:Experiencing symptoms; Finding out a diagnosis; Getting tests or advice for how to be healthier; Communicating with doctors and nurses; Making decisions about the right health care or treatment for you; Describing how easy or hard it has been for you to get the health care you need; Getting health care that is right for your cultural or religious beliefs; Getting health care that is right for your sexual orientation; Getting health care that is right for your gender identity

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