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A Retrospective Analysis of the Disruptions in the HIV Continuum of Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Lessons From a Clinic-Based Study.
Lewis, Toni-Ann J; Kaiser, Michael E; Goldshteyn, Natalya; Sepkowitz, Douglas; Briggs, William M.
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  • Lewis TJ; Internal Medicine, New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, New York, USA.
  • Kaiser ME; Internal Medicine, St. George's University School of Medicine, Brooklyn, USA.
  • Goldshteyn N; Infectious Disease, New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, Brooklyn, USA.
  • Sepkowitz D; Infectious Disease, New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, Brooklyn, USA.
  • Briggs WM; Statistics, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, USA.
Cureus ; 16(2): e53416, 2024 Feb.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38314380
ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND:

The COVID-19 pandemic profoundly affected healthcare services, including HIV patient care. This study assessed the impact of the pandemic on diverse aspects of care for individuals living with HIV (PLWH).

METHODS:

Patient data from 2019 to 2021 were collected using the Cascades template, provided by the New York State Department of Health, focusing on viral testing and suppression outcomes. Age, ethnicity, sex, and race were considered variables and analyzed via chi-square analysis, logistic regression model, and F test.

RESULTS:

The pandemic significantly reduced viral testing in 2020 due to restrictions and closures, but telemedicine and tele-pharmacy helped maintain care. Age was a crucial factor, predicting higher viral testing and suppression odds for older individuals, but no significant differences were observed between patient gender, race, or ethnicity in obtaining viral testing or achieving suppression.

CONCLUSIONS:

While limitations existed, this study provides insights into sustaining care during crises, highlighting the importance of innovative healthcare delivery methods and age-sensitive approaches for PLWH.
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Tipo de estudio: Prognostic_studies / Risk_factors_studies Idioma: En Revista: Cureus Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Estados Unidos Pais de publicación: Estados Unidos
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Tipo de estudio: Prognostic_studies / Risk_factors_studies Idioma: En Revista: Cureus Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Estados Unidos Pais de publicación: Estados Unidos