Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on HIV prevention and care services among key populations across 15 cities in India: a longitudinal assessment of clinic-based data

Article Health Policy & Services

HIV testing & diagnosis in 2020 at the apex tertiary referral hospital of India: impact of COVID-19 pandemic

Shesh Prakash Maurya et al.

Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic led to a significant decrease in HIV testing and new HIV diagnosis at the apex tertiary referral hospital in India in 2020 compared to previous years. Provider-initiated testing was more affected, with male testing showing a more notable decline.

AIDS CARE-PSYCHOLOGICAL AND SOCIO-MEDICAL ASPECTS OF AIDS/HIV (2022)

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Article Infectious Diseases

Impact of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) on HIV testing and care provision across four continents

Fernanda Rick et al.

Summary: This study aimed to describe the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on HIV testing and treatment globally, and found that the pandemic led to a significant decrease in HIV testing, an increase in the percentage of positive results, a reduction in in-person consultations, and a decrease in new enrolments in care. Despite the implementation of several mitigation strategies, the impact of COVID-19 varied across continents and key populations.

HIV MEDICINE (2022)

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Review Green & Sustainable Science & Technology

Largest democracy in the world crippled by COVID-19: current perspective and experience from India

Rahil Changotra et al.

Summary: The study delves into the trend and impact of COVID-19 spread in India, including case growth, lockdown measures, recovery rates, and comparisons with other countries. Findings indicate high recovery rates and low fatality rates in India, along with proactive prevention and control measures.

ENVIRONMENT DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY (2021)

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Article Immunology

Perceived Interruptions to HIV Prevention and Treatment Services Associated With COVID-19 for Gay, Bisexual, and Other Men Who Have Sex With Men in 20 Countries

Amrita Rao et al.

Summary: The study assessed the relationship between the stringency of COVID-19 control measures and interruptions to HIV prevention and treatment services for MSM. Results indicated that more stringent responses were associated with decreased perceived access to services.

JAIDS-JOURNAL OF ACQUIRED IMMUNE DEFICIENCY SYNDROMES (2021)

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Article Immunology

The impact of the COVID-19 lockdown on HIV care in 65 South African primary care clinics: an interrupted time series analysis

Jienchi Dorward et al.

Summary: The COVID-19 lockdown in South Africa led to a significant decrease in HIV testing and ART initiations, but ART provision was generally maintained. As restrictions eased, HIV testing and ART initiations gradually improved towards pre-lockdown levels.

LANCET HIV (2021)

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Article Immunology

HIV service delivery in the time of COVID-19: focus group discussions with key populations in India

Rose Pollard et al.

Summary: Limited data on the impact of COVID-19 disruptions and novel HIV service delivery strategies among key populations in low- and middle-income countries were assessed. The study found high acceptance of community antiretroviral therapy distribution and multi-month ART dispensing. Participants appreciated the convenience and safety of these adaptations, while also suggesting improvements in income support and accessibility to health services.

JOURNAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL AIDS SOCIETY (2021)

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Review Substance Abuse

Early innovations in opioid use disorder treatment and harm reduction during the COVID-19 pandemic: a scoping review

Noa Krawczyk et al.

Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has presented challenges for people who use opioids, but it has also accelerated innovations in treatment and harm reduction services, including expanded use of telehealth services, increased take-home medication allowances, and broader uptake of long-acting opioid medications. These innovations highlight patient-centered and feasible approaches for mitigating harms related to OUD.

ADDICTION SCIENCE & CLINICAL PRACTICE (2021)

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Article Multidisciplinary Sciences