Research Article

Assessing the impact of the COVID-19 restrictions on HIV testing services in Malawi: an interrupted time series analysis

Published in: African Journal of AIDS Research
Volume 22 , issue 2 : Entrepreneurship and Africa’s Cultural Context , 2024 , pages: 92–101
DOI: 10.2989/16085906.2023.2197883
Author(s): Barinaadaa Afirima , Malawi, Ihoghosa O Iyamu University of British Columbia, Canada, Zeena A Yesufu , Nigeria, Emem Iwara , Nigeria, David Chilongozi , Malawi, Louis Banda , Malawi, Emanuel Zenengeya , Malawi, Chimwemwe Mablekisi , Malawi, Blackson Matatiyo , Malawi, Joseph Kuye , Nigeria, Odo Michael , Liberia, Andrew Gonani , Malawi, Melchiade Ruberintwari , Mali, Ngonidzashe Madidi , Malawi, Edward Oladele , Zambia, Chris Akolo , USA,
Keywords: gender, HIV and AIDS, movement restrictions, non-pharmaceutical interventions, sub-Saharan Africa,
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Abstract

Background: Restrictions on public gatherings and movement to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 may have disrupted access and availability of HIV services in Malawi. We quantified the impact of these restrictions on HIV testing services in Malawi.
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