Impact of COVID-19 on the HIV care continuum in Asia: Insights from people living with HIV, key populations, and HIV healthcare providers.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The COVID-19 pandemic has threatened continued access to public health services worldwide, including HIV prevention and care. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on HIV service access and delivery in the Asia region.

Methods

A descriptive, cross-sectional, online study, conducted between October-November 2020, assessed the impact of COVID-19 on HIV prevention and care among people living with HIV (PLHIV), key populations (KPs), and healthcare providers (HCPs). The study populations were recruited across ten Asian countries/territories, covering Hong Kong, India, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Results

Across the region, 702 PLHIV, 551 KPs, and 145 HCPs were recruited. Both PLHIV and

SUBMITTER: Hung CC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9299301 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature