Condom? No thanks…

Jimbo met a patient with a most unusual tale in his clinic last week. The man was diagnosed with HIV a few years ago and was referred for starting anti HIV medicine.

Here was the conversation between the Medical Officer and the patient; Jimbo was listening in to the conversation.

MO: Are you married?
Patient: Yes
MO: How long already?
Patient: Since 2006
MO: Does your wife know your status?
Patient: Yes, she knew when we got married.
MO: Was she ever tested?
Patient: Well, when she gave birth 3 years ago, she was tested and it was negative. The child is also negative
MO: Are you still having intercourse with your wife?
Patient: Yes
MO: Do you use a condom when having sex with her?
Patient: *hesitate*… No…
MO: Why?
Patient: Because SHE doesn’t like me wearing a condom!
Jimbo: You know if you do not wear a condom, you can infect her?
Patient: I know that! But she does not want me to wear a condom!
Jimbo: Is she aware that HIV can be transmitted via unprotected sex?
Patient: Doctor, nowadays the TV has all these advertisements about HIV, of course she knows…
Jimbo: And she still do not want you to use a condom?
Patient: Yes, I tried reasoning with her. I think someday she will be HIV positive.
Jimbo to MO: Better ask patient to bring along his wife next time for counseling!

Really weird isn’t it?

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