Investigation into the psychological impact of the COVID-19 pandemic for people living with HIV
Sze Wing Karina Lo,
Luke Muschialli,
Thomas Fernandez
et al.
Abstract:Background People living with HIV (PLWH) report high levels of anxiety. This study assessed the prevalence of COVID-19-related anxiety in PLWH. Methods Participants were recruited from two UK HIV clinics (01/03/2020 - 30/05/2022) and asked to complete the Coronavirus Anxiety Scale. The proportion with scores ≥9 (cut-off for dysfunctional pandemic-related anxiety) and ≥1 (reporting of any pandemic-related anxiety) were analysed. Results 115 PLWH were included, predominantly identifying as male (83.5%, n = 96), … Show more
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