Changes in HIV Prevention and Sexual Experiences During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Mixed-Methods Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

STI and HIV services and infection rates were affected during the COVID-19 pandemic, because of changes in access to health care and individual behavior. Understanding how individuals made decisions around prevention and sexual activities during different phases of the pandemic is useful to addressing the rising rates of STIs and HIV.

Setting

Federally-qualified health center focused on sexual and gender minority health, Chicago IL, 2021.

Methods

Patients with a history of PrEP use who were contacted by the PrEP retention team as part of standard care were invited to complete an online survey. A subset of survey participants were then contacted to complete one-on-one interviews. Participants were asked about two distinct periods: November 2020 to January 20

SUBMITTER: Pyra M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10524977 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature