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Petrova M, Miller-Perusse M, Hirshfield S, Carrico A, Horvath K
Effect of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Stimulant Use and Antiretroviral Therapy Adherence Among Men Who Have Sex With Men Living With HIV: Qualitative Focus Group Study
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The Beat Goes On: Stimulant Use and HIV in the Era of COVID-19
Mariya Petrova;
Michael Miller-Perusse;
Sabina Hirshfield;
Adam Carrico;
Keith Horvath
ABSTRACT
This qualitative study identified how coronavirus pandemic has affected stimulant use and antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence among a sample of MSM living with HIV (LWH). Twelve ethnically/racially diverse men over the age of 25 participated in two virtual focus groups. A general inductive approach was used to analyze the data. Analysis revealed that the COVID-19 pandemic had different effects on stimulant use and ART adherence for men LWH who use stimulants. Results showcase that the COVID-19 pandemic is having differential impact on MSM’s stimulant use and ART adherence and highlight the need for comprehensive support to vulnerable populations.
Citation
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Petrova M, Miller-Perusse M, Hirshfield S, Carrico A, Horvath K
Effect of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Stimulant Use and Antiretroviral Therapy Adherence Among Men Who Have Sex With Men Living With HIV: Qualitative Focus Group Study