Introduction Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning+ (LGBTQ+) people have historically faced disproportionate economic and health-related challenges, which have likely been further exacerbated by coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19). To provide support and equitable resources for this community, it is critical to identify resource needs and challenges and understand the experiences of this community during the COVID-19 pandemic. Materials and Methods We administered an online survey to examine the experiences and needs of minority LGBTQ+ people, ages 18-35, who resided in an Ending the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Epidemic (EHE) metropolitan jurisdiction in the Southeastern United States (U.S.). Results Since the onset of COVID-19, the majority of survey respondents reported increases in mental health symptomology and substance use, and decreases in economic stability, food security, and medical care access. Conclusion The findings support the need for extended reach of substance use and mental health-related services, linkage to medical/sexual healthcare, and financial assistance.
{"title":"Identifying Resource Needs and Experiences of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Questioning+ Community during the Coronavirus Disease-2019 Pandemic","authors":"Haley Cooper, S. Reif, Elena Wilson","doi":"10.17140/hartoj-8-136","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.17140/hartoj-8-136","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning+ (LGBTQ+) people have historically faced disproportionate economic and health-related challenges, which have likely been further exacerbated by coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19). To provide support and equitable resources for this community, it is critical to identify resource needs and challenges and understand the experiences of this community during the COVID-19 pandemic. Materials and Methods We administered an online survey to examine the experiences and needs of minority LGBTQ+ people, ages 18-35, who resided in an Ending the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Epidemic (EHE) metropolitan jurisdiction in the Southeastern United States (U.S.). Results Since the onset of COVID-19, the majority of survey respondents reported increases in mental health symptomology and substance use, and decreases in economic stability, food security, and medical care access. Conclusion The findings support the need for extended reach of substance use and mental health-related services, linkage to medical/sexual healthcare, and financial assistance.","PeriodicalId":91492,"journal":{"name":"HIV/AIDS research and treatment : open journal","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-12-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"80834715","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ndidiamaka N. Amutah-Onukagha, Vanessa Nicholson, Yoann S. Antoine, Telesha Zabie, Lorraine Lacroix-Williamson, R. Vigue, Elizabeth Bolarinwa
In 2018 Blacks/African Americans made up 13% of the female population but accounted for 58% of diagnoses of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection among females.1 Studies show that women have always been underrepresented in HIV/acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) studies, however, the coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has further exacerbated the existing barriers in HIV research.2 Additionally, with social distancing guidelines in place due to COVID-19, research that requires partnership development with gatekeepers and community-based organizations may not effectively transition to virtual or other remote settings.2 Black women’s underrepresentation in HIV research is in part due to inadequate recruitment strategies.3 While we use technology to try to compensate for the lack of human connection in research due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it has made recruitment more difficult.
{"title":"The Stopping the Spread of Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome through Relationship Engagement Study: An Opportunity for Human Immunodeficiency Virus Prevention in African American Adolescents with HIV-Positive Mothers","authors":"Ndidiamaka N. Amutah-Onukagha, Vanessa Nicholson, Yoann S. Antoine, Telesha Zabie, Lorraine Lacroix-Williamson, R. Vigue, Elizabeth Bolarinwa","doi":"10.17140/hartoj-8-137","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.17140/hartoj-8-137","url":null,"abstract":"In 2018 Blacks/African Americans made up 13% of the female population but accounted for 58% of diagnoses of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection among females.1 Studies show that women have always been underrepresented in HIV/acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) studies, however, the coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has further exacerbated the existing barriers in HIV research.2 Additionally, with social distancing guidelines in place due to COVID-19, research that requires partnership development with gatekeepers and community-based organizations may not effectively transition to virtual or other remote settings.2 Black women’s underrepresentation in HIV research is in part due to inadequate recruitment strategies.3 While we use technology to try to compensate for the lack of human connection in research due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it has made recruitment more difficult.","PeriodicalId":91492,"journal":{"name":"HIV/AIDS research and treatment : open journal","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-12-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"87797021","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
The impact of human immunodeficiency virus infection and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) on individuals, communities and organisations is a major bone of resentment the world over. Human capital planning (HCP) focuses on helping managers set the direction for an organisation in regard to its future. Human Resources needs but lamentably this is made difficult because of the HIV/AIDS pandemic which among other devastating effects is short life expectancy which leads to high turnover within organisations. To reduce this catastrophe, a collaborative effort has been made by International organisations, the government and the private sector to provide measures to fight the impact of HIV/AIDS. These measures have been largely effective and include initiatives such as obtaining. Political support by leaders, engaging multiple economic sectors, educating the youth on HIV/AIDS, fighting stigmatization, enhancing poverty and improving free counselling interventions just but to mention a few. The achievements brought by these measures to date in Zimbabwe include reduction of workplace discrimination against HIV/AIDS infected people, formation of the National AIDS Control Programme by the Ministry of Health in 1987 and implementation of a mandatory 3% AIDS levy to support HIV prevention.
{"title":"An Evaluation of the Measures to Reduce the Impact of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome in Zimbabwe and Report on the Achievements Made to Date","authors":"Tatenda T. Ngara","doi":"10.17140/hartoj-8-135","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.17140/hartoj-8-135","url":null,"abstract":"The impact of human immunodeficiency virus infection and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) on individuals, communities and organisations is a major bone of resentment the world over. Human capital planning (HCP) focuses on helping managers set the direction for an organisation in regard to its future. Human Resources needs but lamentably this is made difficult because of the HIV/AIDS pandemic which among other devastating effects is short life expectancy which leads to high turnover within organisations. To reduce this catastrophe, a collaborative effort has been made by International organisations, the government and the private sector to provide measures to fight the impact of HIV/AIDS. These measures have been largely effective and include initiatives such as obtaining. Political support by leaders, engaging multiple economic sectors, educating the youth on HIV/AIDS, fighting stigmatization, enhancing poverty and improving free counselling interventions just but to mention a few. The achievements brought by these measures to date in Zimbabwe include reduction of workplace discrimination against HIV/AIDS infected people, formation of the National AIDS Control Programme by the Ministry of Health in 1987 and implementation of a mandatory 3% AIDS levy to support HIV prevention.","PeriodicalId":91492,"journal":{"name":"HIV/AIDS research and treatment : open journal","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-12-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"77853831","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Giffin W. Daughtridge, Elijah Kahn-Woods, Casper Enghuus, Shane Hebel
Monitoring adherence to pre-exposure prophylaxis is a critical component of reaching ending the human immunodeficiency virus infection (HIV) epidemic goals in the US. Currently, providers still depend on “self-report” pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) adherence, whereby providers ask their patients about their recent pill taking habits. There appears to be growing consensus across the HIV prevention community that “self-report” is an inadequate method of identifying that is in-need of additional adherence support services. In a recent survey, 97% of providers report utilizing self-reported adherence because it is convenient, but only 10% of these providers believe it is accurate. While “self-report” is convenient, evidence and testimonials from diverse stakeholders across the HIV prevention landscape indicate that there is a desire for more accurate, effective adherence monitoring methods. In this mini-review, we will briefly synthesize the emerging evidence and propose a solution to ensure all patients receive the support needed to protect them from HIV acquisition.
{"title":"The Time is Now for Disruptive Innovation in Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Adherence Monitoring","authors":"Giffin W. Daughtridge, Elijah Kahn-Woods, Casper Enghuus, Shane Hebel","doi":"10.17140/HARTOJ-7-133","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.17140/HARTOJ-7-133","url":null,"abstract":"Monitoring adherence to pre-exposure prophylaxis is a critical component of reaching ending the human immunodeficiency virus infection (HIV) epidemic goals in the US. Currently, providers still depend on “self-report” pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) adherence, whereby providers ask their patients about their recent pill taking habits. There appears to be growing consensus across the HIV prevention community that “self-report” is an inadequate method of identifying that is in-need of additional adherence support services. In a recent survey, 97% of providers report utilizing self-reported adherence because it is convenient, but only 10% of these providers believe it is accurate. While “self-report” is convenient, evidence and testimonials from diverse stakeholders across the HIV prevention landscape indicate that there is a desire for more accurate, effective adherence monitoring methods. In this mini-review, we will briefly synthesize the emerging evidence and propose a solution to ensure all patients receive the support needed to protect them from HIV acquisition.","PeriodicalId":91492,"journal":{"name":"HIV/AIDS research and treatment : open journal","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"91194495","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Towards a More Sustainable Response: Strengthening the Social Agenda in the Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome Epidemic","authors":"Jennifer Knight-Johnson","doi":"10.17140/HARTOJ-7-132","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.17140/HARTOJ-7-132","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":91492,"journal":{"name":"HIV/AIDS research and treatment : open journal","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"75734677","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"HIV Infection on the Rise among Chinese College Students","authors":"Chengjun Sun","doi":"10.17140/hartoj-5-e012","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.17140/hartoj-5-e012","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":91492,"journal":{"name":"HIV/AIDS research and treatment : open journal","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-12-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48028146","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
T. Togari, Y. Inoue, Sakurako Abe, Rikuya Hosokawa, Y. Takaku
{"title":"HIV-Related Health Status, Adherence, and Stress Coping Capacity among Men Living with HIV in Japan","authors":"T. Togari, Y. Inoue, Sakurako Abe, Rikuya Hosokawa, Y. Takaku","doi":"10.17140/hartoj-5-127","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.17140/hartoj-5-127","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":91492,"journal":{"name":"HIV/AIDS research and treatment : open journal","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-12-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47563458","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2018-12-30DOI: 10.17140/hartoj-se-1-103
George C. T. Mugoya, Natasha Aduloju-Ajijola, S. Dalmida
{"title":"Relationship between Knowledge of Someone Infected With HIV/AIDS and HIV Stigma: A Moderated Mediation Model of HIV Knowledge, Gender and HIV Test Uptake","authors":"George C. T. Mugoya, Natasha Aduloju-Ajijola, S. Dalmida","doi":"10.17140/hartoj-se-1-103","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.17140/hartoj-se-1-103","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":91492,"journal":{"name":"HIV/AIDS research and treatment : open journal","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-12-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46018512","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2018-12-30DOI: 10.17140/HARTOJ-SE-1-105
P. Foster, S. Dalmida, G. McDougall
Background Of more than 1.2 million people in the United States (US) living with HIV infection, almost 1 in 8 (12.8%) are unaware of their infection. The introduction of a rapid HIV test using a saliva sample in 2004 made immediate results possible in community-based settings. Despite use of salivary rapid testing (SRT) over the last ten years, not enough is known about barriers to and acceptability of SRT among African Americans (AAs). Purpose The purpose of this study was to identify factors associated with SRT for HIV among AAs. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted with 329 AA men and women recruited from a sexually transmitted infection (STI) clinic. Results Results of study showed that participants with higher AIDS knowledge (p<0.001) and problem-focused coping (p<0.003) tended to have higher likelihood for participation in testing. In terms of seeking medical help, participants with lower emotional-focused coping, lower risky behavior and higher AIDS knowledge tended to be more likely to seek medical help (p=0.015, p<0.001, p<0.04, respectively). Female participants with higher values of risky behavior tended to be more likely to participate in testing (p=0.001). Conclusions The findings support the need to assess barriers and facilitators to testing decisions in order to increase testing rates. In particular, AIDS knowledge and either problem or emotional-focused coping and risky behaviors, based on gender may be important in making testing and care entry decisions.
{"title":"HIV Knowledge, Perceived Risk and Gender as Modulators of Salivary HIV Rapid Testing in African Americans.","authors":"P. Foster, S. Dalmida, G. McDougall","doi":"10.17140/HARTOJ-SE-1-105","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.17140/HARTOJ-SE-1-105","url":null,"abstract":"Background\u0000Of more than 1.2 million people in the United States (US) living with HIV infection, almost 1 in 8 (12.8%) are unaware of their infection. The introduction of a rapid HIV test using a saliva sample in 2004 made immediate results possible in community-based settings. Despite use of salivary rapid testing (SRT) over the last ten years, not enough is known about barriers to and acceptability of SRT among African Americans (AAs).\u0000\u0000\u0000Purpose\u0000The purpose of this study was to identify factors associated with SRT for HIV among AAs.\u0000\u0000\u0000Methods\u0000A cross-sectional study was conducted with 329 AA men and women recruited from a sexually transmitted infection (STI) clinic.\u0000\u0000\u0000Results\u0000Results of study showed that participants with higher AIDS knowledge (p<0.001) and problem-focused coping (p<0.003) tended to have higher likelihood for participation in testing. In terms of seeking medical help, participants with lower emotional-focused coping, lower risky behavior and higher AIDS knowledge tended to be more likely to seek medical help (p=0.015, p<0.001, p<0.04, respectively). Female participants with higher values of risky behavior tended to be more likely to participate in testing (p=0.001).\u0000\u0000\u0000Conclusions\u0000The findings support the need to assess barriers and facilitators to testing decisions in order to increase testing rates. In particular, AIDS knowledge and either problem or emotional-focused coping and risky behaviors, based on gender may be important in making testing and care entry decisions.","PeriodicalId":91492,"journal":{"name":"HIV/AIDS research and treatment : open journal","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-12-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"79820460","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Andrea Ramirez Fontes, J. Aldama, L. A. Lopez, Samantha Flores-Treviño, C. A. Almendárez-Sánchez, A. Ortiz, Nuevo León Mexico Aids
{"title":"Preventable Deaths among HIV-Positive Patients: A Real-Life Perspective from a Teaching Hospital in Northern Mexico","authors":"Andrea Ramirez Fontes, J. Aldama, L. A. Lopez, Samantha Flores-Treviño, C. A. Almendárez-Sánchez, A. Ortiz, Nuevo León Mexico Aids","doi":"10.17140/HARTOJ-5-128","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.17140/HARTOJ-5-128","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":91492,"journal":{"name":"HIV/AIDS research and treatment : open journal","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-12-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44941121","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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