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Published in: AIDS and Behavior 8/2020

01-08-2020 | Human Immunodeficiency Virus | Notes From The Field

The Burden of COVID-19 in People Living with HIV: A Syndemic Perspective

Authors: Stephanie Shiau, Kristen D. Krause, Pamela Valera, Shobha Swaminathan, Perry N. Halkitis

Published in: AIDS and Behavior | Issue 8/2020

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Abstract

The emergence of the novel coronavirus disease known as COVID-19 creates another health burden for people living with HIV (PLWH) who face multiple morbidities and may be at heightened risk for severe physical health illness from COVID-19. Our abilities to address these morbidities in PLWH must be considered alongside the socially-produced burdens that both place this population at risk for COVID-19 and heighten the likelihood of adverse outcomes. These burdens can affect the physical, emotional, and social well-being of PLWH and interfere with the delivery of effective healthcare and access to HIV treatment. We posit that a syndemic framework can be used to conceptualize the potential impact of COVID-19 among PLWH to inform the development of health programming services.
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Metadata
Title
The Burden of COVID-19 in People Living with HIV: A Syndemic Perspective
Authors
Stephanie Shiau
Kristen D. Krause
Pamela Valera
Shobha Swaminathan
Perry N. Halkitis
Publication date
01-08-2020
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
AIDS and Behavior / Issue 8/2020
Print ISSN: 1090-7165
Electronic ISSN: 1573-3254
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10461-020-02871-9

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