Sustaining an HIV Prevention and Wellness Program for Sexual Gender Minorities during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Int J Environ Res Public Health
; 19(4)2022 02 13.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1686784
ABSTRACT
Improving mental health, body image, and financial stability is paramount to achieving viral suppression and maintaining HIV-negative status for minoritized communities. The purpose of this paper is to describe the lessons learned from maintenance of an HIV prevention and wellness program during the COVID-19 pandemic. A three-session program was implemented in a hybrid format to account for county-wide restrictions and reopening processes. Lessons learned include the utility of a hybrid format, importance of CBPR partnership, innovation in virtual platform, value of social media presence and upkeep, and use of multiple methods to ascertain evaluative data. Sustaining an HIV prevention and wellness program requires strong research collaborations and ongoing engagement with priority populations and the flexibility to pivot as needed.
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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:
Experimental Studies
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Observational study
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Qualitative research
Limits:
Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Ijerph19042114
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