Impact of COVID-19 on people living with HIV and HIV care: A qualitative study in the Volta Region of Ghana.

ABSTRACT: The COVID-19 pandemic caused significant social changes and challenges globally, including economic slowdown and limitation of essential services. Our study explored the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the HIV treatment experiences and lives of people living with HIV in Ghana. Between October 2021 and January 2022, we conducted four focus group discussions with 24 people living with HIV and six in-depth interviews with healthcare providers to understand the impact of the COVID-19 epidemic on their lives and HIV treatment and care. Transcribed interviews were analyzed using thematic analysis. The COVID-19 pandemic most impacted people living with HIV economically and psychosocially. Economic challenges included loss of income/economic support, financial hardship, and material insecuritie

SUBMITTER: Asakitogum DA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10942089 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature