Meaning of pozphobia | Babel Free

Definitions

The fear of or prejudice towards HIV positive people.

informal, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“Finally, we mused about poz pride as a strategy to fight⟳ pozphobia, and there was a discussion […] We have⟳ countered that pozphobia and discrimination often make⟳ it difficult to disclose. […] added responsibility for poz people—to fight⟳ against pozphobia, to ensure that the risks and […]”

“If the AIDS crisis were over, pozphobia wouldn't be so prevalent, so casual, so unconscious even. If the AIDS crisis were over, my position as a patient wouldn't be a privileged one.”

“Recognizing the signs of pozphobia and ascertaining comfort with your HIV status before proceeding is something every serodiscordant couple needs to talk⟳ about.”

CEFR level