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Impact of SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic on Antiretroviral Access at a Large Treatment Centre in Lagos, Nigeria.
Adaba, S T; Musari-Martins, T E; Salako, A O; Olojo, I I; Odubela, O O; Ekama, S O; Ezemelue, P N; Idigbe, I E; Gbaja-Biamila, T A; Owolabi, A Z; Opaneye, B A; Herbertson, E C; David, A N; Ezechi, O C; Salako, B L.
  • Adaba ST; Clinical Sciences Department, Nigerian Institute of Medical Research, Yaba, Lagos State, Nigeria.
  • Musari-Martins TE; Clinical Sciences Department, Nigerian Institute of Medical Research, Yaba, Lagos State, Nigeria.
  • Salako AO; Clinical Sciences Department, Nigerian Institute of Medical Research, Yaba, Lagos State, Nigeria.
  • Olojo II; Clinical Sciences Department, Nigerian Institute of Medical Research, Yaba, Lagos State, Nigeria.
  • Odubela OO; Clinical Sciences Department, Nigerian Institute of Medical Research, Yaba, Lagos State, Nigeria.
  • Ekama SO; Clinical Sciences Department, Nigerian Institute of Medical Research, Yaba, Lagos State, Nigeria.
  • Ezemelue PN; Clinical Sciences Department, Nigerian Institute of Medical Research, Yaba, Lagos State, Nigeria.
  • Idigbe IE; Clinical Sciences Department, Nigerian Institute of Medical Research, Yaba, Lagos State, Nigeria.
  • Gbaja-Biamila TA; Clinical Sciences Department, Nigerian Institute of Medical Research, Yaba, Lagos State, Nigeria.
  • Owolabi AZ; Clinical Sciences Department, Nigerian Institute of Medical Research, Yaba, Lagos State, Nigeria.
  • Opaneye BA; Clinical Sciences Department, Nigerian Institute of Medical Research, Yaba, Lagos State, Nigeria.
  • Herbertson EC; Clinical Sciences Department, Nigerian Institute of Medical Research, Yaba, Lagos State, Nigeria.
  • David AN; Clinical Sciences Department, Nigerian Institute of Medical Research, Yaba, Lagos State, Nigeria.
  • Ezechi OC; Clinical Sciences Department, Nigerian Institute of Medical Research, Yaba, Lagos State, Nigeria.
  • Salako BL; Clinical Sciences Department, Nigerian Institute of Medical Research, Yaba, Lagos State, Nigeria.
West Afr J Med ; 39(7): 703-707, 2022 Jul 31.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1970201
ABSTRACT

INTRODUCTION:

The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has ravaged the world with significant implications on the socio-economic and health status of individuals. Several measures were put in place to curtail the pandemic especially movement restrictions. The effect of this pandemic and the restriction measures could further compound the health needs of PLWHA. This study thus described the trend in access to HIV/AIDS care services before and during the COVID-19 induced lockdown and the possible consequences on their treatment outcome.

METHODS:

A secondary analysis of client data was carried out at the HIV clinic of the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research. The sociodemographic and clinical data [type of ART, duration on ART, clinical services 3-months before and during the COVID-19 induced Lockdown] were extracted from the electronic medical records. Data obtained was analyzed using the SPSS version 22.0.

RESULTS:

The median age of PLWHA was 45 years (IQR 39-51), with the predominant age group being 25-49 years (65.4%). The majority were females (68.7%), married (59.5%), had at least secondary education (82.8%), and employed (81.5%). The median duration on ART was 102 months (IQR 67-138) with the majority on non-Protease Inhibitor based regimen (77.7%). In the 3 months before the lockdown, there was an increase in drug pick-up of approximately 25% over the booked appointment compared to a decline of 40% when the lockdown was enacted.

CONCLUSION:

The significant decline in drug pick-up during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic raises the need for measures to ensure continued access to drugs and care among PLWHA.

INTRODUCTION:

La pandémie de SRAS-CoV-2 a ravagé le monde avec des implications significatives sur l'état socio- économique et sanitaire. Plusieurs mesures ont été mises en place pour freiner la pandémie, en particulier la restriction des déplacements. L'effet de cette pandémie et les mesures de restriction pourraient encore aggraver les besoins de santé des PVVIH. Cette étude décrit ainsi la tendance des services de soins du VIH / SIDA avant et pendant le verrouillage induit par le COVID-19 et les conséquences possibles sur l'issue de leur traitement. MÉTHODES Une étude transversale parmi les PVVIH fréquentant la clinique VIH de l'Institut nigérian de recherche médicale. Les données sociodémographiques et cliniques [type de TAR, durée de la TAR, services cliniques 3 mois avant et pendant le verrouillage induit par COVID-19] ont été extraites des dossiers médicaux électroniques. Les données obtenues ont été analysées à l'aide de la version 22.0 de SPSS. RÉSULTATS L'âge médian des PVVIH était de 45 ans (IQR (39-51), le groupe d'âge prédominant étant 25-49 ans (65,4%). La majorité étaient des femmes (68,7%), mariées (59,5%), avaient au moins secondaire (82,8%) et employé (81,5%). La durée médiane des TAR était de 102 mois (IQR 67-138), la majorité sous traitement sans inhibiteur de protéase (77,7%). Au cours des 3 mois précédant le verrouillage , il y a eu une augmentation de la cueillette de médicaments d'environ 25% par rapport au rendez-vous réservé, comparativement à une baisse de 40% lorsque le verrouillage a été décrété.

CONCLUSION:

La baisse significative de la collecte de médicaments pendant la pandémie de SRAS-CoV-2 fait ressortir la nécessité de prendre des mesures pour assurer un accès continu aux médicaments et aux soins parmi les PVVIH. Mots Clés SRAS-CoV-2, antirétroviral, COVID-19, ramassage de médicaments, VIH, verrouillage.
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Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: HIV Infections / COVID-19 Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged Country/Region as subject: Africa Language: English Journal: West Afr J Med Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Nigeria

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Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: HIV Infections / COVID-19 Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged Country/Region as subject: Africa Language: English Journal: West Afr J Med Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Nigeria