Current Opinion in Infectious Diseases, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown
Опубликована: Дек. 2, 2024
Purpose of review Discuss the recent evidence on climate change and related extreme weather events (EWE) linkages with HIV prevention care outcomes. Recent findings We identified 22 studies exploring in context EWE. examined sexual practices that increase exposure (e.g., condomless sex, transactional sex), testing, infections prevalence. care-related outcomes among people included clinical viral load), antiretroviral therapy adherence access, engagement retention, mental physical wellbeing. Pathways from EWE to included: structural impacts health infrastructure damage); resource insecurities food insecurity-related ART barriers); migration displacement reduced access services); intrapersonal interpersonal challenges, social support). Summary Studies recommended multilevel strategies for EWE, including at structural-level (e.g. security programs), institution-level long-lasting ART), community-level collective water management), individual-level coping skills). Climate-informed research is needed. Integration emergency disaster preparedness services offers new opportunities optimizing care.
Язык: Английский