Hiv and Aging Among Vulnerable Populations: Sexual and Racial Minorities, and Caregivers
Year: 2017
Type: conference-abstract
Abstract: HIV continues to be a public health challenge for older adults in the U.S. and globally. With the improvements in antiretroviral therapy and with older adults continually being exposed to HIV risk factors, estimates suggest that by 2020, seven in ten adults living with HIV will be 50 and older. Compared to other racial/ethnic groups, Black populations have the highest HIV rates. In the U.S., men who have sex with men (MSM) continue to bear the grunt of the epidemic. HIV rates among transgender women are also staggering with approximately three in ten living with HIV. Nevertheless, research among older vulnerable populations who are at high risk for or living with HIV is lacking. This symposium, sponsored by the GSA HIV and Aging Interest Group, will examine opinions on HIV prevention; caregiving; and mental and sexual health among older, sexual minorities living with HIV. Specifically, Dr. Davis will assess the perspectives of older African-Americans on HIV prevention in primary care settings. Dr. Porter will examine vulnerabilities and resilience among older adults living with HIV, and are caregivers for their grandchildren. Dr. Brown will assess the association between age, depressive symptoms and substance use among older MSM living with HIV. Dr. Taylor will examine age-related changes on sexual health of older transgender women living with HIV. Our discussant, Dr. Brennan-Ing, will highlight the public health implications and key focal points for HIV prevention and improving the lives of older adults living with HIV, especially for those who are most vulnerable.
Source: Innovation in Aging
Authors: M.J. Brown, M.G. Brennan-Ing
Institution: University of South Florida
Language: English
Subfield: Infectious Diseases
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $3,977
OpenAlex ID: W2729428885