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'''Testing & Social Stigmas''' | '''Testing & Social Stigmas''' | ||
Aside from the legal restrictions related to HIV and foreigners, there are also social stigmas that all people face in Jordan related to STIs. According to some Jordanian women, especially Jordanian single women, it can be an uncomfortable experience getting tested. When you get an STI | Aside from the legal restrictions related to HIV and foreigners, there are also social stigmas that all people face in Jordan related to STIs. According to some Jordanian women, especially Jordanian single women, it can be an uncomfortable experience getting tested. When you get an STI test, you may be asked if you're married. Some single women (who are sexually active) choose to say that they're divorced rather than single, so as to reduce judgment and shaming. Unfortunately, many single women avoid STI tests all together due to the stigma surrounding unmarried women engaging in sexual activity.<ref>[Conversation with Jordanian local]</ref> | ||
===Testing Facilities=== | ===Testing Facilities=== | ||