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The Impact of COVID-19 on HIV Treatment and Research: A Call to Action

Tiffany Chenneville1, Kemesha Gabbidon1, Patricia Hanson2

  • 1Department of Psychology, University of South Florida St. Petersburg, 140 7th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, USA.

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
|July 1, 2020
PubMed

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The COVID-19 pandemic disproportionately affects people with HIV (PWH). This review examines the unique impacts of COVID-19 on PWH and calls for action in HIV research and treatment.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic has had widespread global effects, impacting individuals, communities, and economies.
  • People with chronic health conditions, including those with HIV, may face increased risks and complications from COVID-19.
  • Physical distancing measures have exacerbated mental health issues and economic burdens, particularly for marginalized communities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the similarities and differences between the COVID-19 and HIV pandemics.
  • To describe the current and future impacts of COVID-19 on people with HIV (PWH).
  • To propose a call to action for scientists and practitioners regarding HIV prevention and treatment in the context of COVID-19.

Main Methods:

  • This review utilizes a biopsychosocial framework to analyze the multifaceted impacts of COVID-19 on PWH.
  • Comparative analysis of epidemiological and clinical data from both HIV and COVID-19 pandemics.
  • Literature review and synthesis of existing research on the intersection of COVID-19 and HIV.

Main Results:

  • COVID-19 presents unique challenges for PWH, mirroring some aspects of the HIV pandemic's impact on marginalized populations.
  • The pandemic affects HIV research, treatment adherence, and access to care, with potential long-term consequences.
  • Intersectional impacts on mental health and socioeconomic status are significant for PWH during the COVID-19 crisis.

Conclusions:

  • A comprehensive understanding of COVID-19's impact on PWH is crucial for effective public health strategies.
  • Urgent action is needed from researchers and healthcare providers to mitigate the pandemic's effects on HIV prevention and treatment.
  • Addressing the unique vulnerabilities of PWH requires integrated approaches considering biological, psychological, and social factors.

Keywords:
AIDSCOVID-19HIVcoronavirushealth disparities

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