The correct answer is option B: additional media attention.
Explanation:
1. Since the 1980s, increased awareness of HIV/AIDS has been significantly influenced by additional media attention.
2. Media coverage through television, radio, newspapers, and now the internet has played a crucial role in educating the public about the disease, its transmission, prevention strategies, and destigmatizing individuals living with HIV/AIDS.
3. News reports, documentaries, public service announcements, and awareness campaigns have helped raise awareness, increase understanding, and promote behavioral changes to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS.
4. Media coverage has also facilitated discussions around public health policies, research funding, and community support for those affected by HIV/AIDS, contributing to a broader societal understanding of the disease and its impact.
