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May 8, 2026Journal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care (JIAPAC)Open Access

Experiences of Adolescents Living With HIV During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: A Qualitative Study

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TNTumaini NyamhangaDGDavid GitagnoRMRachel Mtei

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Qualitative study explores HIV care, anxiety levels, and coping strategies in adolescents during COVID-19 pandemic.

Key Points

  • This research aims to explore the lived experiences of adolescents living with HIV during the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on anxiety and access to care.
  • Qualitative case study design with 32 adolescents purposefully sampled for HIV care experiences.
  • Data collected through 24 focus group discussions and 8 in-depth interviews.
  • Thematic analysis employed to interpret the narrative data.
  • Adolescents faced increased anxiety and barriers to HIV services due to COVID-19-related restrictions.
  • No differences in barriers were found based on anxiety levels, age, or sex.
  • Coping strategies included treatment adherence knowledge and family support, which were crucial for managing anxiety.

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Nyamhanga et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69fd7ec6bfa21ec5bbf07090https://doi.org/10.1177/23259582261446450
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