One of the reasons most HIV/AIDS patients act reluctant to disclose their status is because...

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WAEC 2014

One of the reasons most HIV/AIDS patients act reluctant to disclose their status is because of

A. the incurable nature of the ailment
B. fear of social stigmatization
C. lack of sufficient public awareness
D. shortage of health counselors

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation

Social stigma is the disapproval of, or discrimination against, a person based on perceivable social characteristics that serve to distinguish them from other members of a society. people living with HIV/AIDS are most times stigmatized and this makes it difficult for them to relate freely with people in a social setting

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