Growing older with HIV/AIDS: New public health challenges

S. Cahill and R. Valadéz

American Journal of Public Health, 2013, vol. 103, issue 3, e7-e15

Abstract: At present, the health care infrastructure is ill-equipped to handle the unique treatment and care needs of HIVpositive older adults. The long-term effects of antiretroviral use are still being discovered and have been associated with a number of comorbidities. Stigma presents challenges for those in need of services and health care, and can significantly affect mental health and treatment adherence. The training of elder service providers and health care providers in meeting the needs of HIV-positive older adults, including gay and transgender people, is needed as the population ages. HIV-related and antigay stigma should be challenged by social marketing campaigns. Continued researchandkeypolicychanges could greatly improve health outcomes for HIV-positive elderly persons by increasing access to treatment and support.

Keywords: adult; age; aged; aging; article; female; health care delivery; highly active antiretroviral therapy; human; Human immunodeficiency virus infection; long term care; male; methodology; middle aged; psychological aspect; public health; social isolation; social psychology; social support, Adult; Age Factors; Aged; Aging; Antiretroviral Therapy, Highly Active; Delivery of Health Care; Female; HIV Infections; HIV Seropositivity; Humans; Long-Term Care; Male; Middle Aged; Public Health; Social Isolation; Social Support; Stereotyping (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2013
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