Knowledge and Impact of COVID-19 on Middle-Aged and Older People Living with HIV in Lima, Peru.

ABSTRACT: COVID-19 has had an unprecedented worldwide impact, and Peru has had one of the highest COVID-19 case rates despite implementation of an early strict nationwide quarantine. Repercussions on Peru's healthcare system may impact vulnerable populations, particularly people with HIV (PWH). We explored knowledge of COVID-19 and the socioeconomic and health impact of the pandemic among middle-aged and older PWH. A cross-sectional telephone survey was administered to 156 PWH age ≥40 years receiving care in one of two large HIV clinics in Lima, Peru. The majority of PWH (age 52 ± 7.7 years, 41% female, 65% completed secondary school or less) were knowledgeable regarding COVID-19 symptoms and prevention methods. Nearly half of those employed prior to the pandemic reported job loss. Female sex (unadj

SUBMITTER: Diaz MM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8655474 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature