There is a preconceived notion that ‘Ignorance is bliss’. However, when it comes to HIV and AIDS, knowing your HIV status is better than going about life believing that HIV can never infect or affect you. If people are unaware that they are HIV positive, they will not seek treatment and are more likely to infect others. HIV, the virus that causes AIDS is no respecter of religion, sex, race, financial status, age, or moral upbringing. The stereotype that people living with HIV are sexually promiscuous can discourage people from seeking to know their status.