Perceived impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and government restrictions on the lives of young adults living with HIV in Kisumu, Kenya DOI Creative Commons
Jennifer M. Zech, Allison Zerbe, Michael Mangold

и другие.

PLOS Global Public Health, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 4(12), С. e0004064 - e0004064

Опубликована: Дек. 13, 2024

Young adults with HIV (YAHIV) may be particularly vulnerable to the impact of COVID-19 pandemic. In this context, associated mitigation measures among YAHIV can adversely fragile social and economic systems. We examined pandemic related government-mandated restrictions in Kisumu, Kenya. Between April-May 2021, a cross-sectional survey was conducted convenience sample 18–25 years receiving care The information collected included demographics, knowledge, protective measures, on their daily lives well-being since start (i.e., curfews, lockdowns, school/workplace closures). Responses were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Of 275 YAHIV: median age 22 (IQR: 19–24 years); 178 (65%) female; 222 (81%) completed some secondary education or higher; 108 (39%) lived an informal housing area. Awareness high (99%), mean knowledge score 4.32 (SD: 0.93; range 1–5) most reported taking measures. Overall, 193 (70%) they affected by restrictions. Almost half (49%) changes living situation; 24% different people, 11% had moved/relocated, 5% newly street. Additionally, respondents increased verbal arguments (30%) physical conflict (16%) at home 8% reporting someone having used/threatened them weapon, 12% experiencing abuse, 7% being touched sexual way without permission, forced sex. Impacts felt across various aspects YAHIV’s lives, including disrupted situations exposure conflict, violence. Interventions are needed address potential negative long-term effects health well-being.

Язык: Английский

Post-intervention gendered impacts and moderating factors of a government cash plus intervention for adolescents in Tanzania DOI Creative Commons

Jennifer Waidler,

Leah Prencipe, Nyasha Tirivayi

и другие.

SSM - Population Health, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown, С. 101760 - 101760

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025

Язык: Английский

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Perceived impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and government restrictions on the lives of young adults living with HIV in Kisumu, Kenya DOI Creative Commons
Jennifer M. Zech, Allison Zerbe, Michael Mangold

и другие.

PLOS Global Public Health, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 4(12), С. e0004064 - e0004064

Опубликована: Дек. 13, 2024

Young adults with HIV (YAHIV) may be particularly vulnerable to the impact of COVID-19 pandemic. In this context, associated mitigation measures among YAHIV can adversely fragile social and economic systems. We examined pandemic related government-mandated restrictions in Kisumu, Kenya. Between April-May 2021, a cross-sectional survey was conducted convenience sample 18–25 years receiving care The information collected included demographics, knowledge, protective measures, on their daily lives well-being since start (i.e., curfews, lockdowns, school/workplace closures). Responses were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Of 275 YAHIV: median age 22 (IQR: 19–24 years); 178 (65%) female; 222 (81%) completed some secondary education or higher; 108 (39%) lived an informal housing area. Awareness high (99%), mean knowledge score 4.32 (SD: 0.93; range 1–5) most reported taking measures. Overall, 193 (70%) they affected by restrictions. Almost half (49%) changes living situation; 24% different people, 11% had moved/relocated, 5% newly street. Additionally, respondents increased verbal arguments (30%) physical conflict (16%) at home 8% reporting someone having used/threatened them weapon, 12% experiencing abuse, 7% being touched sexual way without permission, forced sex. Impacts felt across various aspects YAHIV’s lives, including disrupted situations exposure conflict, violence. Interventions are needed address potential negative long-term effects health well-being.

Язык: Английский

Процитировано

0