Alliance for Pandemic Preparedness

August 21, 2020

A Rapid Qualitative Assessment of the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on a Racially/Ethnically Diverse Sample of Gay, Bisexual, and Other Men Who Have Sex with Men Living with HIV in the US South

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• [pre-print, not peer-reviewed] A racially diverse cohort of HIV+ gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men in the American South was interviewed about the early impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Rhodes et al. identified themes related to knowledge about the pandemic, information sources, personal impact on health and behaviors, and general concerns related to the pandemic.
• Participants reported that following stay-at-home orders to minimize their risk of contracting COVID-19 led to both positive (e.g. drinking cessation) and negative (e.g. working out less) changes in health behaviors. Feelings of isolation, hopelessness, and worry were common. Accessing care and adhering to medical regimens was more difficult. Participants report being worried about the pandemic’s effects on the economy and that their states may be re-opening too quickly.

Rhodes et al. (Aug 12, 2020). A Rapid Qualitative Assessment of the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on a Racially/Ethnically Diverse Sample of Gay, Bisexual, and Other Men Who Have Sex with Men Living with HIV in the US South. Pre-print downloaded Aug 21 from https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-57507/v1