Experiences and Perceptions of Social Connection Among Minoritized Older Adults With HIV During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Purpose: Older people with HIV (OPWH; aged ≥50 years) have unique vulnerabilities to intersecting risks for marginalization and isolation. The current qualitative study explored perceptions of social connection during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

Method: Purposive sampling was used to recruit participants from two local community-based organizations (CBOs) in the Greater Boston area.