A nurse employed by the World Health Organization is working with HIV positive clients in Africa and is teaching them about ways to reduce transmission of this disease. Which of the following barriers should be considered when planning this education? (select all that apply)

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Culture-specific sexual practices such as "sexual cleansing" and a lack of understanding about how HIV is spread contribute to its transmission. HIV is a viral infection, not a bacterial infection. Simply living with someone who has HIV will not result in transmission unless the person comes into contact with blood or bodily fluid from the infected person.

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