Since the beginnings of the Infection with HIV, mankind has been greatly concerned. This disease emerged with a series of stigmata, injuring personal integrity of those who suffer from it. Methods: A descriptive study made in Cienfuegos, in which 120 adolescents and 29 PVHIV were inquired and also conferences about this illness were given. Results and Conclusions: The 120 inquired affirmed they knew about the disease and was receiving information regarding it. The majority identifies blood,

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... nal secretions, semen, sharing contaminated needles and syringes as main ways of transmission, they also consider that keeping a stable mate friend is the best way to protect themselves. The 50,8% think the names of the infected should be informed to population, and the 15,% is worried about sharing their working or scholar life with them. The 26% think the infected people should live isolated in a sanatorium. On the other hand, 16 PVHIV said they have felt sometimes discriminated, and 11 stated that at the time of asking for medical help, the personnel have attended them in a despicable manner. 3 of them felt the familiar rejection, and 7 stated that the community and his very friends were getting away from them.