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October 23, 2025AIDS Research and TherapyOpen Access

Barriers and pathways to re-engage people with HIV and substance use in medical care: a qualitative study among persons with lived experience

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EMEthan MoitraPMPaola Jiménez MuñozJRJuan Marcos Ramírez

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Overview

Qualitative study reveals stigma impacts engagement in care for people with HIV and substance use disorders, suggesting novel pathways are needed.

Key Points

  • Retention in HIV care is undermined by stigma associated with substance use disorders, impacting healthcare engagement.
  • In-depth interviews with 8 individuals highlighted the need for tailored interventions to address retention challenges.
  • Thematic analysis identified stigma as a crucial barrier to HIV care for individuals dealing with substance use.
  • Developing status-neutral care approaches may enhance retention and engagement for people with both HIV and substance use disorders.

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Moitra et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68fa32a40df2e6cd2f74216dhttps://doi.org/10.1186/s12981-025-00803-y
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