Accurate information is the first step. Here you'll find the ARAS platforms, studies, brochures, manuals and legislation — plus everything you need to know about HIV testing.
Resources and documents
Studies, brochures, manuals, legislation and campaigns — all available for download.
The three ARAS platforms, each for a different audience:
- Informed patient consent
- Confidentiality
- Discrimination
- The right to education
- The right to work
- The right to health
- Law 27/2004
- Law 48/2002
- Patients' Rights Law
- Law no. 143
- Law on healthcare reform
- GO 77/2003
- GO 137/2000
- Order no. 725 of 2002
- Order no. 994 of 2005
- Universal precautions
- Preventing HIV transmission
- Social protection
- Responsibilities of people living with HIV
- HIV testing and pre/post-test counselling
The only way to find out if you have HIV is to get tested!
Remember, HIV testing should:
Thinking about your life experience, and bearing in mind that HIV has a long incubation period, have you ever been in any of the following situations?
- Have you had one or more sexual contacts without a condom?
- Do you use condoms correctly every time you have sex?
- Have you had tattoos?
- Have you had blood transfusions?
- Have you had a medical procedure in which your blood came into contact with instruments that might not have been sterile (vaccines, dental procedures, etc.)?
- Have you used injected drugs?
- Have you separated from a partner for a while and then resumed a sexual relationship with that person?
- Have you or your partner had a sexually transmitted infection (STI)?
- Have you had sexual contact with someone who answered “YES” to any of the questions above?
If you answered even one question with “Yes”, it is advisable to get an HIV test.
It is always better to know!
It is normal to feel worried about HIV, but testing can reduce your anxiety.
People often don't get tested because they are worried about the result, but knowing your status allows you to take care of your health.
If the result is negative, you can get more information on how to stay that way, and if the result is positive, you can start treatment to make sure you stay healthy.
It's quick and easy!
ARAS offers rapid HIV testing, free and anonymous!
Whichever type of test is used, rapid saliva or blood test, none of them is painful.
For more information about testing and the centres where you can get tested, call AIDS HELPLINE 0800 800 033.
Have questions? Call the Helpline
A free, confidential and anonymous line. An ARAS counsellor will answer.