Association of Social Support With Health Literacy Over Time Among Hiv-positive Older Gay and Bisexual Men
Year: 2018
Type: conference-abstract
Abstract: The number of adults age 50+ living with HIV continues to increase and their social and healthcare engagement is increasingly important. Health literacy can improve healthcare engagement and health through late adulthood, yet little is known about the relationship between social support and health literacy in this population. We draw upon data (age 50 to 84) from Aging with Pride: National Health, Aging, and Sexuality/Gender Study, to examine changes in social support and health literacy over time. From T0 to T1, 28% reported a decrease in social support while 44% reported an increase. Regression analyses of 2 time-point data found that both T0 social support and within-subject changes in social support were significantly associated with increased health literacy. Social support can serve to bolster health engagement and literacy in this population, potentially leading to better health and quality of life, and longer lives for those living with HIV.
Source: Innovation in Aging
Authors: C Emlet, H Kim, K Fredriksen Goldsen
Institutions: University of Washington Tacoma, University of Washington
Language: English
Subfield: General Health Professions
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $3,977
OpenAlex ID: W2900087209