Table 2.

Early impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on a sample of racially/ethnically diverse gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men living with HIV: Domains and themes

(1) Knowledge and Perceptions of COVID-19

Knowledge of Transmission and Prevention of COVID-19 is High

COVID-19 Is Perceived as Serious, and Participants Perceive Themselves to be Susceptible

Confusion Exists from Conflicting Information about COVID-19

(2) COVID-19 Information Sources and Perceptions of Trustworthiness

Information about COVID-19 Is Obtained From Social Media, the Internet, Television, the Workplace, and Word-of-Mouth

The President of the United States Is Not a Trusted Source of COVID-19 Information

Providers Are a Highly Trusted Source of COVID-19 Information

(3) Impact of COVID-19 on Behaviors

Participants are Taking Action to Reduce Their Risks

COVID-19 is Having a Mixed Impact on Health Behaviors

Use of Social Media for Socialization and Support Has Increased

(4) Impact of COVID-19 on Health

Feelings of Isolation, Hopelessness, and Worry Are Common

Accessing Medical Care is More Difficult

Medication Adherence Is Difficult Due to the Interruption of Routines

(5) Impact of COVID-19 on Social Determinants of Health

Educational Opportunities and Jobs Have Been Lost

Workplace Exposure Is a Worry

In-Person Social Support Has Been Sacrificed

(6) General COVID-19-Related Concerns

The Economy and its Impact on Self, Families, and Friends Are Concerns

States May Be “Opening Up” Too Quickly