Emma McAnally, 34, hopes it would help others living with the virus to come to terms with their diagnosis.
A Scots mum who was diagnosed with HIV seven years ago has praised a “long overdue” television campaign that will see the first new advert raising awareness of the virus in 40 years.
Emma McAnally, 34, from Glasgow, said she hoped it would help others living with the virus to come to terms with their diagnosis. She said: “When I was diagnosed with HIV in 2016 I was in total disbelief as I thought this was something that would never affect me. “Unfortunately, this stigma deeply affected me, my family and friends didn’t know how to respond and it was pretty horrific for me.
“I hope it helps people living with HIV who are struggling to come to terms with their diagnosis feel a little bit less alone and also educates and raises awareness.” We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like.If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.Richard Angell, chief executive of Terrence Higgins Trust, said: “The Government’s Aids awareness advert in the 1980s undoubtedly saved lives, but it also cast a long shadow by terrifying a generation about HIV.
“I hope millions will see our advert in the weeks ahead and be motivated to learn the facts and ditch the fiction about HIV.”
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