# COVID-19 and the MWCCS: Psychosocial and Structural Impact on Physical and Mental Health, and HIV Prevention Behaviors

> **NIH NIH U01** · UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT PITTSBURGH · 2020 · $22,649

## Abstract

MACS/WIHS Combined Cohort Study (MWCCS) Administrative Supplements for the proposed
project, “COVID-19 and the MWCCS: Psychosocial and Structural Impact on Physical and
Mental Health, and HIV Prevention Behaviors”
Abstract. Older adults and people with comorbid conditions are at increased risk for severe illness from
COVID-19. Given the older age of our research participants and the higher prevalence of comorbid
conditions among people living with HIV (PLWH), PLWH are at increased risk for severe disease outcomes
resulting from COVID-19. However, while many of our MWCCS research participants may not have tested
positive, mental health challenges, social isolation and psychosocial stressors may have disproportionally
impacted access to health care, health outcomes and prevention behaviors. Qualitative interviews will allow
for in- depth accounts and perceptions provided by participants, sharing their experiences of dealing with
the COVID-19 pandemic and associated risks and restrictions. The proposed research will provide critical
insights into the multilevel impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and its associated public health orders on the
health and well-being of PLWH and those at-risk for HIV across the U.S. Results from this study will
elucidate unforeseen consequences of public health efforts on vulnerable populations that are at higher
risk for comorbidities, stigma and discrimination and socioeconomic hardship. Data from this study will help
to inform future studies and public health efforts to prepare for interruptions in health care and study
participation due to natural disasters or public health emergences.

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 10217711
- **Project number:** 3U01HL146208-02S3
- **Recipient organization:** UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT PITTSBURGH
- **Principal Investigator:** Mackey R Friedman
- **Activity code:** U01 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2020
- **Award amount:** $22,649
- **Award type:** 3
- **Project period:** 2019-04-01 → 2026-03-31

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/10217711

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 10217711, COVID-19 and the MWCCS: Psychosocial and Structural Impact on Physical and Mental Health, and HIV Prevention Behaviors (3U01HL146208-02S3). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-27 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/10217711. Licensed CC0.

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