Table 2.
Number (%) of surveys reporting alcohol/drug use and HIV risks before and during the COVID-19 pandemic
| Before pandemic (N = 194) | During pandemic (N = 148) | Odds ratio | Adjusteda P value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 79 (41%) | 60 (41%) | 0.974 | 0.480 |
| Marijuana | 62 (32%) | 47 (32%) | 0.474 | 0.291 |
| Other illicit drugsb | 20 (10%) | 27 (18%) | 2.09 | 0.181 |
| Around people using drugs | 12 (6%) | 18 (12%) | 2.53 | 0.060 |
| Mean confidence rating for staying clean and sober | 5.35 | 4.77 | 0.886c | 0.007 |
| Recovery support meeting attendance rating | 3.02 | 2.24 | 0.727c | 0.001 |
| Missed ART dose on 2 or more days of the week | 10 (5%) | 18 (12%) | 2.81 | 0.042 |
| Mean confidence rating to keep next appointment with HIV care provider | 6.89 | 6.50 | 0.918c | 0.021 |
Bold: statistically significant at α = 0.05 using a one-tailed test
aAdjusted for gender, race, age, baseline employment status, whether they have ever been incarcerated, and whether they have been diagnosed with a mental health disorder other than SUD
bOther illicit drugs includes heroin, prescription opioids, cocaine, methamphetamine, and sedatives
cIncidence Rate Ratio reported