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Impacto de la pandemia de COVID-19 y la cuarentena en hombres que tienen sexo con hombres viviendo con VIH en Argentina / mpact of COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown among Men who have sex with Men living with HIV in Argentina
Ballivian, Jamile; Cecchini, Diego; Alcaide, María Luisa; Abbamonte, John; Jones, Deborah; Cassetti, Isabel.
  • Ballivian, Jamile; Helios Salud. Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires. AR
  • Cecchini, Diego; Helios Salud. Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires. AR
  • Alcaide, María Luisa; University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Department of Medicine. Miami. US
  • Abbamonte, John; University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences. Miami. US
  • Jones, Deborah; University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences. Miami. US
  • Cassetti, Isabel; Helios Salud. Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires. AR
Actual. SIDA. infectol ; 28(104): 113-122, 2020 dic. fig, tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS, BINACIS | ID: biblio-1349144
RESUMEN

Introducción:

Las personas que viven con VIH (PVV) tienen mayor riesgo de complicaciones de salud mental. Para mitigar la propagación del COVID-19 en nuestro país se estableció una cuarentena temprana. Estudiamos el impacto del estrés relacionado con COVID-19 y la cuarentena en hombres que tienen sexo con hombres que viven con VIH (HSHV) en Argentina.Materiales y

métodos:

Realizamos una encuesta anónima en abril-mayo de 2020. Se incluyeron PVV en seguimiento en una institución privada en Argentina. Se evaluaron la adherencia a medidas preventivas de COVID-19 y al tratamiento antirretroviral, el acceso a recursos, factores psicosociales y el consumo de sustancias durante la cuarentena. Este análisis se centró en los resultados de HSHV.

Resultados:

Entre 1336 participantes incluidos, 596 se autoreportaron HSHV (mediana de edad de 44 años, RIC 35-52). La adherencia a la cuarentena fue del 96,8%; la pérdida de empleo en el hogar 55,4%. Se observó interrupción en la obtención de medicamentos antirretrovirales en el 4,9% y el 29,9% reportó adherencia subóptima. Los problemas de salud mental fueron frecuentes depresión (14,1%), soledad (15,6%) y ansiedad (20,2%).

Conclusiones:

Nuestro estudio evidenció alta adherencia a las medidas preventivas al inicio de la cuarentena y dificultades en el acceso a los servicios de salud. La pandemia de COVID-19 ha comprometido la economía del país; este estudio muestra su impacto en el acceso de los HSHV a recursos básicos. Dado que la salud mental de los HSHV ha sido afectada, la pandemia resalta la necesidad de una visión integral de la salud de nuestros pacientes
ABSTRACT

Background:

People living with HIV (PLWH) are at increased risk of mental health complications. In order to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in our country, an early quarantine was established. We studied the impact of COVID-19-related stress and quarantine in men who have sex with men living with HIV(MSMLH) in Argentina.Materials and

methods:

An anonymous survey was conducted between April and May 2020. PLWH in follow-up at a private institution in Argentina were included. We assessed adherence to preventive measures of COVID-19 and antiretroviral treatment, access to resources, psychosocial factors and substance use during quarantine. This analysis focused on MSMLH results.

Results:

Among 1336 participants included, 596 self-reported as MSMLH (median age 44, IQR 35-52). Quarantine adherence was 96.8%; household job loss 55.4%. Interruption to access to antiretroviral medication was observed in 4.9% and 29.9% reported suboptimal adherence. Mental health problems were common depression (14.1%), loneliness (15.6%) anxiety (20.2%).

Conclusions:

Our study showed high adherence to preventive measures during the beginning of lockdown and difficulties to access health services. The COVID-19 pandemic has compromised the country's economy; this study shows its impact on MSMLH access to basic resources. Since MSMLH mental health has been affected, the pandemic highlights the need of a comprehensive approach to our patients' health
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Psychosocial Deprivation / Quarantine / Surveys and Questionnaires / HIV / Comprehensive Health Care / Sexual and Gender Minorities / Economic Factors Type of study: Screening study Limits: Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: South America / Argentina Language: Spanish Journal: Actual. SIDA. infectol Journal subject: Medicine / SINDROIMUNE IMUN ADQUIRIDAUIRIDAUIRIDA Year: 2020 Type: Article Affiliation country: Argentina / United States Institution/Affiliation country: Helios Salud/AR / University of Miami Miller School of Medicine/US

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Psychosocial Deprivation / Quarantine / Surveys and Questionnaires / HIV / Comprehensive Health Care / Sexual and Gender Minorities / Economic Factors Type of study: Screening study Limits: Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: South America / Argentina Language: Spanish Journal: Actual. SIDA. infectol Journal subject: Medicine / SINDROIMUNE IMUN ADQUIRIDAUIRIDAUIRIDA Year: 2020 Type: Article Affiliation country: Argentina / United States Institution/Affiliation country: Helios Salud/AR / University of Miami Miller School of Medicine/US