Challenges of Accessing Care in Art Clinic during COVID-19 Lockdown in Lagos.
Niger J Clin Pract
; 25(1): 49-54, 2022 Jan.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1637208
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
As the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic continues to ravage the world, its impact on the health systems and survival of people with chronic diseases especially People living with HIV [PLWH] could be undermined. It becomes relevant to assess the challenges PLWH face during this period to institute measures towards combating the negative effects of the pandemic.AIMS:
This study aims to investigate the challenges faced by PLWH in accessing care during the lockdown period in Lagos, Nigeria. The study was a cross-sectional one involving PLWH aged 18 years and above who presented for care. An interviewer-administered questionnaire was used to obtain information on demographic characteristics, their knowledge about COVID-19 disease, and challenges experienced in accessing care during the COVID-19-induced lockdown. Ethical approval was obtained from the Institution Research Ethics Board (IRB) of NIMR. PATIENTS ANDMETHODS:
Data generated from the survey was exported to Excel and analyzed using SPSS version 23.0.RESULTS:
The mean age of PLWH who participated in the study was 42.2 (±12.2) years. The majority were female (74.3%), married (66.3%), employed (58.9%), and on less than $100 monthly income (80.5%). The commonest challenges experienced were psychological (78.5%), financial (68%) and food (40.7%). There were significant association among the income status, lack of food (OR 2.5, CI 1.4-4.5, P = 0.002), financial challenges (OR 1.7, CI 1.0-3.0, P = 0.048) and psychological challenges (OR; 1.8, CI 1.0-3.5, P = 0.05). Ninety-five percent of participants believed SARS-COV-2 infection is a viral infection.CONCLUSIONS:
PLWH faces a myriad of challenges that would have a significant impact on their overall well-being and the gains of HIV care.Keywords
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Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
COVID-19
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prognostic study
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Randomized controlled trials
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Country/Region as subject:
Africa
Language:
English
Journal:
Niger J Clin Pract
Journal subject:
Medicine
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Njcp.njcp_391_20
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