Daniel Sankar: Nurse Practitioner, Centre Clinic, Melbourne.
Summary
This section discusses the intersection between HIV, COVID-19 and Monkeypox (Mpox) from a nursing perspective, highlighting important issues and strategies.
- Introduction
- Impact on Nursing and HIV Care throughout COVID-19
- Integrating infection prevention and control (IPC) measures
- Psychosocial Support and Patient Education
- Resources
Introduction
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought unprecedented challenges to health systems worldwide, affecting various aspects of health care, including HIV care. Amid this crisis, the emergence of infectious diseases such as Monkeypox (now referred to as Mpox) makes it more difficult to deliver health services, especially to vulnerable populations such as people living with HIV. Nurses play a central role in the complex intersection of HIV, Mpox and COVID-19, requiring a comprehensive understanding of nursing implications to ensure effective care.