Transient Reductions in Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Clinic Attendance and Food Security During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic for People Living With HIV in 4 African Countries
Authors: Dear Nicole , Duff Emma , Esber Allahna , Parikh Ajay , Iroezindu Michael , Bahemana Emmanuel , Kibuuka Hannah , Owuoth John , Maswai Jonah , Crowell Trevor A , Ake Julie A , Polyak Christina S ,   AFRICOS Study Group, Bartolanzo Danielle , Reynolds Alexus , Song Katherine , Milazzo Mark , Francisco Leilani , Mankiewicz Shauna , Schech Steven , Omar Badryah , Mebrahtu Tsedal , Lee Elizabeth , Bohince Kimberly , Hern Jaclyn , Lombardi Kara , Imbach Michelle , Eller Leigh Anne , Semwogerere Michael , Naluyima Prossy , Zziwa Godfrey , Tindikahwa Allan , Mutebe Hilda , Kafeero Cate , Baghendaghe Enos , Lwebuge William , Ssentogo Freddie , Birungi Hellen , Tegamanyi Josephine , Wangiri Paul , Nabanoba Christine , Namulondo Phiona , Tumusiime Richard , Musingye Ezra , Nanteza Christina , Wandege Joseph , Waiswa Michael , Najjuma Evelyn , Maggaga Olive , Kenoly Isaac Kato , Mukanza Barbara , Langat Rither , Ngeno Aaron , Korir Lucy , Langat Raphael , Opiyo Francis , Kasembeli Alex , Ochieng Christopher , Towett Japhet , Kimetto Jane , Omondi Brighton , Leelgo Mary , Obonyo Michael , Rotich Linner , Tonui Enock , Chelangat Ella , Kapkiai Joan , Wangare Salome , Kesi Zeddy Bett , Ngeno Janet , Langat Edwin , Labosso Kennedy , Rotich Joshua , Cheruiyot Leonard , Changwony Enock , Bii Mike , Chumba Ezekiel , Ontango Susan , Gitonga Danson , Kiprotich Samuel , Ngtech Bornes , Engoke Grace , Metet Irene , Airo Alice , Kiptoo Ignatius , Sing’oei Valentine , Rehema Winne , Otieno Solomon , Ogari Celine , Modi Elkanah , Adimo Oscar , Okwaro Charles , Lando Christine , Onyango Margaret , Aoko Iddah , Obambo Kennedy , Meyo Joseph , Suja George , Adamu Yakubu , Azuakola Nnamdi , Asuquo Mfreke , Tiamiyu Abdulwasiu Bolaji , Kokogho Afoke , Mohammed Samirah Sani , Okoye Ifeanyi , Odeyemi Sunday , Suleiman Aminu , Umeji Lawrence , Enas Onome , Mbachu Miriam , Adai Ijeoma Chigbu , Ukaegbu Wilson , Odo Felicia Anayochukwu , Abdu Rabi , Akiga Rosemary , Nwandu Helen , Okolo CHisara , Okeke Ndubuisis , Parker Zahra , Linus Asogwa Ugochukwu , Agbaim Concilia Amaka , Adegbite Tunde , Harrison Nkenchiere , Adelakun Adewale , Chioma Ekeocha , Idi Victoria , Eluwa Rachel , Nwalozie Jumoke , Faith Igiri , Okanigbuan Blessing , Emmanuel Achugwo , Nnadi Nkiru , Rosemary Ndubuisi , Natalie Uzoegwu Amaka , Owanza Obende Theresa , Francis Falaju Idowu , Elemere Jacintal , Lauretta Obilor Ifeoma , Akinwale Edward , Ochai Inalegwu , Maganga Lucas , Khamadi Samoel , Njegite John , Lueer Connie , Kisinda Abisai , Mwamwaja Jaquiline , Mbwayu Faraja , David Gloria , Mwaipopo Mtasi , Gervas Reginald , Mkondoo Doroth , Somi Nancy , Kiliba Paschal , Mwaisanga Gwamaka , Msigwa Johnisius , Mfumbulwa Hawa , Edwin Peter , Olomi Willyhelmina 
Published: April 2021

Abstract
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and associated public health responses have disrupted daily living activities with economic and health consequences globally. We observed transient decreases in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) clinic visit adherence and food security among persons living with HIV early in the pandemic, and an increase in viral suppression later in the pandemic.