RESEARCH PAPER
Anxiety and associated factors related to COVID-19 among people living with HIV during later stage of the pandemic: a cross-sectional study in Thailand
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Boromarajonani College of Nursing, Sanpasithiprasong Ubonratchathani, Faculty of Nursing, Praboromarajanok Institute, Meaung, Nonthaburi, Thailand
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Boromarajonani College of Nursing, Suphanburi, Faculty of Nursing, Praboromarajanok Institute, Meaung, Nonthaburi, Thailand
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Boromarajonani College of Nursing, Buddhachinaraj, Faculty of Nursing, Praboromarajanok Institute, Meaung, Nonthaburi, Thailand
Submission date: 2022-09-29
Final revision date: 2023-04-15
Acceptance date: 2023-07-02
Online publication date: 2025-11-20
Corresponding author
Natawan Khumsaen
Boromarajonani College of Nursing, Sanpasithiprasong, Faculty of Nursing, Praboromarajanok Institute, 224 Ponpan Road, Tumbon Naimeaung, Meaung district, Ubonratchathani province, Thailand 34000
Boromarajonani College of Nursing, Sanpasithiprasong, Faculty of Nursing, Praboromarajanok Institute, 224 Ponpan Road, Tumbon Naimeaung, Meaung district, Ubonratchathani province, Thailand 34000
HIV & AIDS Review 2025;24(4):317-327
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Introduction:
The outbreak of coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) has had widespread implications on mental health of people across the globe, including people living with human immunodeficiency virus (PLHIV). This cross-sectional study aimed to assess factors predicting COVID-19 anxiety among Thai PLHIV during the later stage of the pandemic.
Material and methods:
A set of web-based questionnaires was sent to 204 PLHIV using a simple random sampling technique. Data were collected using a demographic characteristics form, the knowledge, attitudes, and practices towards COVID-19 questionnaire, and the anxiety related to COVID-19 scale. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics.
Results:
The majority of PLHIV reported adequate knowledge, positive attitude, and acceptable preventive behavior of COVID-19. Anxiety was reported at a mild level. COVID-19 anxiety scores were significantly higher in those 60 ages and over, and those who had family member or close friend got sick due to COVID-19. Knowledge and preventive practices regarding COVID-19 were significantly related to COVID-19 anxiety. Age, knowledge, and preventive practices against COVID-19 were factors, that predicted COVID-19 anxiety, with an explanatory power of 16.6% (adjusted R2 = 0.166, F = 5.456, p < 0.05).
Conclusions:
COVID-19 outbreak has significantly influenced on anxiety related to COVID-19 among PLHIV. Our findings might be helpful for healthcare providers to develop effective interventions to alleviate COVID-19 anxiety in potential future outbreak.
The outbreak of coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) has had widespread implications on mental health of people across the globe, including people living with human immunodeficiency virus (PLHIV). This cross-sectional study aimed to assess factors predicting COVID-19 anxiety among Thai PLHIV during the later stage of the pandemic.
Material and methods:
A set of web-based questionnaires was sent to 204 PLHIV using a simple random sampling technique. Data were collected using a demographic characteristics form, the knowledge, attitudes, and practices towards COVID-19 questionnaire, and the anxiety related to COVID-19 scale. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics.
Results:
The majority of PLHIV reported adequate knowledge, positive attitude, and acceptable preventive behavior of COVID-19. Anxiety was reported at a mild level. COVID-19 anxiety scores were significantly higher in those 60 ages and over, and those who had family member or close friend got sick due to COVID-19. Knowledge and preventive practices regarding COVID-19 were significantly related to COVID-19 anxiety. Age, knowledge, and preventive practices against COVID-19 were factors, that predicted COVID-19 anxiety, with an explanatory power of 16.6% (adjusted R2 = 0.166, F = 5.456, p < 0.05).
Conclusions:
COVID-19 outbreak has significantly influenced on anxiety related to COVID-19 among PLHIV. Our findings might be helpful for healthcare providers to develop effective interventions to alleviate COVID-19 anxiety in potential future outbreak.
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