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Study Summary
Lack of access to resources is a major factor contributing to poor HIV outcomes for people living with HIV (PWH) who inject drugs and are not on antiretroviral therapy (ART). This study aimed to explore the impact of resource access on HIV severity in this population.
Key Findings
- Two-thirds of participants reported resource depletion, and 30% had income below $300 a month.
- However, the study did not find a significant association between resource depletion or low-income and HIV severity, as measured by CD4 count.
Practical Implications
- While low income and resource depletion are common among PWH who inject drugs and are not on ART in St. Petersburg, Russia, they may not have a direct impact on HIV disease severity.
- Further research is needed to better understand the relationship between socioeconomic status and HIV severity in this population.
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