I S H I V S O R T E D? S U R V E Y H I G H L I G H T S

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1 I S H I V S O R T E D? S U R V E Y H I G H L I G H T S This meeting has been organised and sponsored by Gilead Sciences Date of preparation: September /IHQ/18-09//1419

2 B A C K G R O U N D & O B J E C T I V E S Provide insight into the general public s awareness, perceptions, knowledge, and attitudes towards HIV in European countries within Fast-Track Cities K E Y O B J E C T I V E S Explore general public awareness and understanding of HIV Investigate levels of stigma amongst the general public towards people living with HIV Identify levels of complacency towards HIV prevention K E Y T H E M E S GENERAL KNOWLEDGE ABOUT HIV UNDERSTANDING OF WHAT AN HIV DIAGNOSIS MEANS TODAY ATTITUDES TOWARDS PLHIV ATTITUDES TOWARDS RISK AND PREVENTION

3 E U R O P E A N R E G I O N C O U N T R I E S S U R V E Y E D Respondents recruited via consumer panel n=2030 n=2012 n=2012 Online survey conducted by Opinium Age 18+ n=2005 n=2015 n=2033 n=2019 Fieldwork conducted June 2018 n=2007 n=2013 n=2019 n=2035 n= COUNTRIES 9 OF 12 INCLUDED FAST-TRACK CITIES 24,212 HIV-NEGATIVE* ADULTS *self-described

4 H I V - R E L A T E D S T I G M A, M I S C O N C E P T I O N S A N D C O M P L A C E N C Y P E R S I S T A S M A J O R C H A L L E N G E S Across Europe a significant proportion of respondents (68%) would not feel dating someone living with HIV (66% in Western Europe and 74% in Eastern Europe) In Eastern Europe, half (52%) of respondents have negative attitudes about working with PLHIV; a quarter in Western Europe also have the same attitude Across Europe half (50%) of respondents believe that PLHIV should not be allowed to work as healthcare professionals In Eastern Europe only one in five (20%) respondents believe that PLHIV should be able to do any job, regardless of their status; a quarter (25%) believe that PLHIV should not even be allowed to work in a store If you are / were single, how would you feel about dating someone who is living with HIV? Very Quite Not very Not at all 68% Don't know / not sure How would you feel to be working with someone who is living with HIV? Very Quite Not very 52% Not at all Don't know / not sure Western Europe Eastern Europe Western Europe Eastern Europe Opinium. Is HIV sorted survey (sample: 18,169). June July Survey commissioned by IAPAC and Gilead Sciences

5 L A C K O F U N D E R S T A N D I N G A R O U N D P R O T E C T I O N & T R A N S M I S S I O N Only one in 10 (12%) understand the meaning of undetectable * Around half (53%) believe that it would still be possible to transmit HIV to others if the treatment was having the best effect possible Nearly half (47%) are aware that it is possible for women living with HIV who are undetectable to conceive HIV negative children When you had sex with these new partners, how often did you use a condom? Always Most of the time Sometimes Rarely Never Prefer not to say Western Europe 24% Eastern Europe Worrying levels of complacency regarding combination prevention interventions remain barriers to stopping HIV Almost a quarter of respondents stated that they had a new sexual partner in the last year Of these respondents, only 44% always used a condom during sex with a new sexual partner, and around one in four (24%) stated that they rarely or never using a condom *U=U - While effective viral suppression with antiretroviral therapy has been proven to substantially reduce the risk of sexual transmission, a residual risk cannot be excluded. Precautions to prevent transmission should be taken in accordance with national guidelines. Opinium. Is HIV sorted survey (sample: 18,169). June July Survey commissioned by IAPAC and Gilead Sciences

6 T H E G E N E R A L P U B L I C S T I L L S E E H I V A S A M A J O R P U B L I C H E A L T H C O N C E R N Nearly half (47%) believe that HIV is still a major health concern Less than one in five (18%) Eastern European respondents believe that HIV is under control in their country The majority (75%) believe that funding for HIV should be a priority for their government or health service 73% in Western Europe; 82% in Eastern Europe Opinium. Is HIV sorted survey (sample: 18,169). June July Survey commissioned by IAPAC and Gilead Sciences

7 A W A K E U P C A L L 2020 is not far away - we must not allow HIV to be deprioritised Lack of understanding about HIV in general Lack of awareness regarding reality of successful HIV treatment Discrimination creating barriers to testing Wider general public need to be more informed