Trends in People Living with HIV in the Face of Economic Recession Caused by COVID-19
Abstract: Background: AIDS remains a public health problem. Soon after outbreak of COVID-19 scientists rapidly investigated different dimensions of the pandemic. However, little has been done to screen People Living with HIV (PLHIV) in rural and urban areas vis-?-vis the economic shock. Material and Methods: We conducted cross-sectional research to explore this knowledge gap through a comparative analysis of status quo of patients enrolled in antiretroviral services. Ten healthcare professionals were interviewed and 477 patients inquired in Nampula. Results: Before COVID-19 23.7% (n=154) patients were unemployed, 40% (n=191) self-employed with low-income, and 20.2% (n=96) employed. The situation prevails as it was before the pandemic for 67.7% (n=317) patients. Overall income drop is fixed in 73.8% (n=352) with 51.7% (n=182) for rural patients. Significant difference was found in eating difficulties in patients by gender (p.
Keywords: PLHIV, Antiretroviral therapy, COVID-19, Economic shock, Rural and Urban areas
How to Cite?: Norberto Palange, Assane Jamal, Atanasio Cinquenta, Asimbawe Kiza, Artur dos Santos, Porf?rio Rosa, Rodolfo Chissico, "Trends in People Living with HIV in the Face of Economic Recession Caused by COVID-19", Volume 11 Issue 3, March 2022, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 142-148, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR22225090633, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR22225090633