id author title date pages extension mime words sentences flesch summary cache txt cord-319263-g49jma8n Marziali, Megan E. Physical Distancing in COVID-19 May Exacerbate Experiences of Social Isolation among People Living with HIV 2020-04-23 .txt text/plain 1289 75 48 title: Physical Distancing in COVID-19 May Exacerbate Experiences of Social Isolation among People Living with HIV We have discussed that people living with HIV (PLHIV) are at greater risk of experiencing social isolation [13] . Therefore, due to the various shelter-in-place and physical distancing measures, it is likely that this disease is resulting in more social isolation, and in greater severity, than previously experienced among PLHIV. Among participants with poor self-rated physical health, of whom 42% are living with HIV, 87% experienced loneliness. This study provides further support for the notion that social isolation and loneliness can have a tangible impact on the health of an individual. Therefore, it is necessary to also focus on evaluating mental health of PLHIV, during and after the COVID-19 control measures, to better understand and address loneliness in this population. ./cache/cord-319263-g49jma8n.txt ./txt/cord-319263-g49jma8n.txt