The impact of Covid-19 changes and disruptions on generalized anxiety disorder among young adults living with HIV (Ylhiv) in Uganda
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In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, we investigated associations between specific COVID-19-related changes and its impact on generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) levels among vulnerable young adults living with HIV (YALHIV) in a low-resource setting in Southern Uganda. This research utilized data from 500 YALHIV aged 19 to 25 from the Suubi+Adherence-R2 COVID-19 Supplement study. Disruptions were assessed using an 8-item modified Coronavirus Impact Scale, while anxiety was measured with the GAD-7 questionnaire. Hierarchical logistic regression analysis and multivariate linear regression were employed, guided by the Social Determinants of Health framework. Key findings highlighted changes in routines, family income, stress from the pandemic, changes in family stress and discord, and reduced access to mental health services heightened levels of probable GAD for YALHIV during the pandemic. Additionally, female young adults showed greater levels than males. These results underscore the urgency to develop tailored support mechanisms for YALHIV, especially during challenging and unprecedented times
Anxiety · Context (archaeology · Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19 · Disease · Environmental health · Generalized anxiety disorder · Logistic regression · Mental health · Pandemic · Psychiatry · Young adult · COVID-19 and Mental Health · COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction · Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum · Medicine · Psychology · Clinical Psychology · Gerontology
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