Hal, who has full-blown AIDS, resisted getting tested until he was very ill. He was afraid of his family's reaction and the loss of his job if he tested positive. Hal's resistance to accepting his AIDS status stemmed from his fear of ________.

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Hal's resistance to accepting his AIDS status and getting tested is primarily due to the social stigma attached to the disease, which includes fear of negative reactions from family and potential job loss.

Hal, Who Has Full-Blown AIDS, Resisted Getting Tested Until He