Latinx Sexual Minority Men's Access to HIV and Behavioral Health Services in South Florida During COVID-19: A Qualitative Study of Barriers, Facilitators, and Innovations.

Autor:	Harkness A; Audrey Harkness, PhD, is a Research Assistant Professor of Prevention Science and Community Health, Department of Public Health Sciences, University of Miami, Miami, Florida, USA. Elliott R. Weinstein, MPH, is a Predoctoral Psychology Trainee, Department of Psychology, University of Miami, Miami, Florida, USA. Pranusha Atuluru, BS, is a medical student, Department of Medicine, University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA. Daniel Mayo, BS, is a Research Associate, Department of Psychology, University of Miami, Miami, Florida, USA. Ronald Vidal, MS, is a graduate student, Department of Public Health Sciences, University of Miami, Miami, Florida, USA. Carlos E. Rodrìguez-Dìaz, MPH, PhD, is an Associate Professor, The George Washington University, Washington, DC, USA, and Associate Professor, University of Puerto Rico-Medical Sciences Campus, School of Public Health, San Juan, Puerto Rico. Steven A. Safren, PhD, is a Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Miami, Miami, Florida, USA., Weinstein ER, Atuluru P, Mayo D, Vidal R, Rodríguez-Díaz CE, Safren SA
Jazyk:	angličtina
Zdroj:	The Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care : JANAC [J Assoc Nurses AIDS Care] 2022 Jan-Feb 01; Vol. 33 (1), pp. 9-21.
DOI:	10.1097/JNC.0000000000000280
Abstrakt:	Abstract: Despite the availability of HIV prevention and treatment tools, HIV disparities continue to affect Latinx sexual minority men (LSMM). Behavioral health concerns further exacerbate HIV disparities among LSMM. This study used rapid qualitative analysis to understand factors influencing LSMM's access to HIV and behavioral health services during coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Participants included LSMM with (n = 10) and without HIV (n = 10). The analysis identified 15 themes. Themes revealed that LSMM's access was disrupted by new and worsening barriers resulting from COVID-19, such as anxiety about COVID-19 exposure, confusion and disruptions to services, and new structural challenges. Other themes highlight positive changes, such as telehealth and relaxed clinic protocols, which enhanced LSMM's access to services during COVID-19. The findings suggest the need for HIV and behavioral health clinics to innovate and ensure LSMM's continued access to services during and beyond COVID-19. (Copyright © 2021 Association of Nurses in AIDS Care.)
Databáze:	MEDLINE
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