While only 41% are aware of the immunodeficiency virus (HIV), 54% of those surveyed have heard of it and 5% know nothing about the virus. This is evidenced by the survey data of the All-Russian Center for Public Opinion (VTsIOM).
“Today, 41% of Russians know a lot about HIV infection and AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome), according to their own assessment, the other 54% admitted that every second they only hear about it, that is, they have something. Superficial opinion, 5% don’t know anything about this disease”.
At the same time, it is stated that the majority of the respondents have correct ideas about HIV infection. 92% of the respondents cited non-sterile syringes and needles, 91% had unprotected sex, and 78% cited dirty devices in tattoo parlors as reasons.
Earlier virologist Pavel Volchkov declaration “Gazeta.ru” states that the use of breast milk is dangerous for an adult and can lead to infection with hepatitis B, C and even with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Before that, it was learned that coffee houses in Perm began to sell coffee with breast milk. Rospotrebnadzor began to control these institutions.