ArticleInternational journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics2021
Exploring the challenges of women taking antiretroviral treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown in peri-urban Harare, Zimbabwe.
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- The impacts of COVID-19 pandemic on service delivery and treatment outcomes in people living with HIV: a systematic review.AIDS research and therapy · 2023Pooled it
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- The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on HIV healthcare delivery for females in sub-Saharan Africa: A scoping review.PLOS global public health · 2024Article
- Influence of the SARS-COV2 pandemic on access to healthcare services among people living with HIV and its subsequent effects on antiretroviral therapy uptake in Malawi.PLOS global public health · 2024Article
- Strategies to improve the care of older adults 50 years and above living with HIV in Uganda.AIDS research and therapy · 2023Article
- Barriers to access to antiretroviral therapy by people living with HIV in an indonesian remote district during the COVID-19 pandemic: a qualitative study.BMC infectious diseases · 2023Article
- Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on access to and utilisation of services for sexual and reproductive health: a scoping review.BMJ global health · 2022Article
- "Even if I'm undetectable, I just feel like I would die": a qualitative study to understand the psychological and socioeconomic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on women living with HIV (WLWH) in Chicago, IL.BMC women's health · 2022Article
- Exploring the challenges of women taking antiretroviral treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown in peri-urban Harare, Zimbabwe.International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics · 2021Article
- The Effect of COVID-19 on Routine HIV Care Services from Health Facilities in Northwest Ethiopia.HIV/AIDS (Auckland, N.Z.) · 2021Article
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Abstract
objectiveTo explore the challenges of women taking antiretroviral treatment (ART) during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown in a peri-urban area.
methodsAn exploratory qualitative study approach was used. Semi-structured questions were devised and used to elicit data on the impact of the COVID-19 lockdown on women accessing treatment for HIV. Twenty women were interviewed through contacts from community and faith organizations in peri-urban Harare. All interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim and entered into NVivo to make analysis easy. The data were thematically analyzed, underpinned by the four phases of data analysis in the Silences Framework.
resultsThe study discovered that transport problems, confusing COVID-19 restrictions, abuse by police and soldiers at roadblocks, a shortage of medication, lack of health check-up routines, involuntary default of ART, and a shortage of personal protective equipment affected HIV-positive women accessing ART during the COVID-19 lockdown.
conclusionPeople living with HIV need a robust supporting environment and a functioning health system. In response to COVID-19 all services were halted to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Pandemic preparedness is important in keeping an adequate supply of ART and responding to the needs of individuals on HIV treatment.
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