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Pandemic expertise: qualitative findings on the experiences of living with HIV during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Source :
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AIDS Care . Mar2024, Vol. 36 Issue 3, p382-389. 8p. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- This qualitative study explored the experiences of people living with HIV (PLWH) in the San Francisco Bay Area, United States, during the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent public health restrictions at a safety net HIV clinic. Patients (N = 30) were recruited for Spanish/English language semi-structured interviews (n = 30), translated when necessary, and analyzed thematically. The recurring theme of "pandemic expertise" emerged from the data: skills and attitudes developed through living with HIV helped PLWH cope with the COVID-19 pandemic, including effective strategies for dealing with anxiety and depression; appreciation for life; and practical experience of changing behavior to protect their health. A subset did not consider living with HIV helped them adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic, with some describing their lives as chaotic due to housing issues and/or ongoing substance use. Overall, interviewees reported finding trustworthy health information that helped them follow COVID-19 prevention strategies. Although living with HIV is associated with a higher prevalence of mental health concerns, substance use, and stigma, these challenges can also contribute to increased self-efficacy, adaptation, and resilience. Addressing structural issues such as housing appears to be key to responding to both pandemics. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *COVID-19
*SUBSTANCE abuse
*RESEARCH methodology
*MENTAL health
*INTERVIEWING
*HOUSING stability
*PATIENTS' attitudes
*QUALITATIVE research
*SELF-efficacy
*SOCIOECONOMIC factors
*RESEARCH funding
*HEALTH behavior
*THEMATIC analysis
*PSYCHOLOGICAL adaptation
*JUDGMENT sampling
*COVID-19 pandemic
*PSYCHOLOGY of HIV-positive persons
*PSYCHOLOGICAL resilience
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09540121
- Volume :
- 36
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- AIDS Care
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 175497124
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/09540121.2023.2248579