For attitudes to change, a general awareness towards the HIV and Aids is necessary. But at numerous Aids awareness drives in Andhra Pradesh, the subject is introduced very subtly. Talk of general health matters and hygiene turns ultimately to Aids. If my husband becomes infected and I shared the same glass of water with him, or even talked to him, I might get infected too A woman Not surprising then that some people are still confused. Such misunderstanding, coupled with myths and superstition is fuelling attitudes towards Aids, not just in rural Andhra Pradesh but in other parts of India too.
Experts say that India needs to make up for the lost time, if it wants to avoid Africa's fate.