Journal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care · 2026
Syndemic Effects of Covid-19 Lockdown on Chemsex and HIV Among MSM in Malaysia: A Narrative Review.
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Thain Benjamin Km
Аннотация
BACKGROUND: Chemsex, sexual activity under the influence of psychoactive substances, remains a major public health concern for men who have sex with men (MSM) globally. In Malaysia's conservative context, the convergence of chemsex and HIV transmission presents complex challenges. This narrative review examines how the Covid-19 pandemic and extended lockdown disrupted HIV services and intensified psychosocial stressors, amplifying chemsex, HIV, and mental health issues among Malaysian MSM.
METHODS: A systematic search of international databases (2018-2025) identified relevant studies through keyword screening of articles, abstracts, and full texts.
KEY FINDINGS: The Covid-19 lockdown exacerbated psychosocial stressors such as isolation and minority stress, altered chemsex patterns, and increased drug use. Disruption of HIV testing and treatment delayed diagnoses and potentially heightened transmission, while PrEP uptake remained low (18.3%) despite awareness.
CONCLUSION: The pandemic intensified syndemic interactions concerning chemsex, HIV, and mental health. Urgent, integrated, person-centered intervention is needed to address this multifaceted crisis.
METHODS: A systematic search of international databases (2018-2025) identified relevant studies through keyword screening of articles, abstracts, and full texts.
KEY FINDINGS: The Covid-19 lockdown exacerbated psychosocial stressors such as isolation and minority stress, altered chemsex patterns, and increased drug use. Disruption of HIV testing and treatment delayed diagnoses and potentially heightened transmission, while PrEP uptake remained low (18.3%) despite awareness.
CONCLUSION: The pandemic intensified syndemic interactions concerning chemsex, HIV, and mental health. Urgent, integrated, person-centered intervention is needed to address this multifaceted crisis.