Longitudinal impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on adolescents living with HIV in New York City. Issue 5 (4th May 2023)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Posada, Roberto; Waldman, Rachel; Chory, Ashley; Martin, Roxanne; Cohen, Ariella; Chiacchia, Sam; Childs, Jocelyn; Enane, Leslie A.; Vreeman, Rachel
• Is Part Of: AIDS care. Volume 35:Issue 5(2023)
• Page Start: 629
• Page End: 633
• Publication Date: 2023-05-04
• Subjects: COVID-19 -- adolescents -- HIV -- NYC; AIDS (Disease) -- Social aspects -- Periodicals; AIDS (Disease) -- Psychological aspects -- Periodicals; AIDS (Disease) -- Patients -- Care -- Periodicals; Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome; 362.1969792
• DOI: 10.1080/09540121.2022.2090491
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0954-0121

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Adolescents living with HIV (ALWH) are particularly susceptible to disruptions in care, which may lead to poor HIV-related health outcomes. Here, we report the results of a longitudinal phone-based study investigating impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on ALWH in New York City. Participants ( N = 10, mean age 21.2 years, 50% female) demonstrated substantial COVID-19 knowledge and identified Instagram as their primary source of COVID-19 information. Nearly all participants reported loss of income, and 50% reported experiencing food insecurity as a result of the pandemic. These findings highlight existing vulnerabilities among ALWH that may threaten the continuum of care.