biostudies-literatureUnknown4(12)Zech JMYoung adults with HIV (YAHIV) may be particularly vulnerable to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. In this context, associated mitigation measures among YAHIV can adversely impact fragile social and economic systems. We examined the impact of the pandemic and related government-mandated restrictions among YAHIV in Kisumu, Kenya. Between April-May 2021, a cross-sectional survey was conducted among a convenience sample of YAHIV 18-25 years receiving HIV care in Kisumu, Kenya. The information collected included demographics, COVID-19 knowledge, protective measures, and the impact of the pandemic and related restrictions on their daily lives and well-being since the start of the pandemic (i.e., curfews, lockdowns, school/workplace closures). Responses were analyzed using descriptive statistiPLOS global public healthe0004064https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC11643255biostudies-literaturePerceived impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and government restrictions on the lives of young adults living with HIV in Kisumu, Kenya.PMC11643255Odondi JMangold MAkoth SNdede KZerbe ANaitore DHawken MHsu ADavid RAbrams EJHarris TGZech JMfalsePerceived impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and government restrictions on the lives of young adults living with HIV in Kisumu, Kenya.Young adults with HIV (YAHIV) may be particularly vulnerable to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. In this context, associated mitigation measures among YAHIV can adversely impact fragile social and economic systems. We examined the impact of the pandemic and related government-mandated restrictions among YAHIV in Kisumu, Kenya. Between April-May 2021, a cross-sectional survey was conducted among a convenience sample of YAHIV 18-25 years receiving HIV care in Kisumu, Kenya. The information collected included demographics, COVID-19 knowledge, protective measures, and the impact of the pandemic and related restrictions on their daily lives and well-being since the start of the pandemic (i.e., curfews, lockdowns, school/workplace closures). Responses were analyzed using descriptive statisti2024-01-01T00:00:00Z20242025-04-04T01:26:16.235Z2025-04-04T01:26:16.235ZS-EPMC116432553967135310.1371/journal.pgph.0004064