Latinx Sexual Minority Men's Access to HIV and Behavioral Health Services in South Florida During COVID-19: A Qualitative Study of Barriers, Facilitators, and Innovations.
J Assoc Nurses AIDS Care
; 33(1): 9-21, 2022.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1684876
ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT Despite the availability of HIV prevention and treatment tools, HIV disparities continue to affect Latinx sexual minority men (LSMM). Behavioral health concerns further exacerbate HIV disparities among LSMM. This study used rapid qualitative analysis to understand factors influencing LSMM's access to HIV and behavioral health services during coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Participants included LSMM with (n = 10) and without HIV (n = 10). The analysis identified 15 themes. Themes revealed that LSMM's access was disrupted by new and worsening barriers resulting from COVID-19, such as anxiety about COVID-19 exposure, confusion and disruptions to services, and new structural challenges. Other themes highlight positive changes, such as telehealth and relaxed clinic protocols, which enhanced LSMM's access to services during COVID-19. The findings suggest the need for HIV and behavioral health clinics to innovate and ensure LSMM's continued access to services during and beyond COVID-19.
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Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
HIV Infections
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Sexual and Gender Minorities
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Qualitative research
Limits:
Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
North America
Language:
English
Journal:
J Assoc Nurses AIDS Care
Journal subject:
Nursing
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SINDROME DA IMUNODEFICIENCIA ADQUIRIDA (AIDS)
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
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