Geriatric syndromes in women living with HIV
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: PURPOSE OF REVIEW: To describe the current research on geriatric syndromes in women with HIV (WWH) and their potential clinical implications. RECENT FINDINGS: Geriatric syndromes are multifactorial age-related changes that are associated with functional decline. In those without HIV, many geriatric syndromes have a higher prevalence in women. In those with HIV, there are important sex differences in frailty trajectories and sarcopenia. WWH demonstrate an increased risk for osteoporosis and cognitive decline compared to men and to women without HIV. Urinary incontinence and social isolation are also prevalent in WWH and impact quality of life. Several of these geriatric syndromes are modified by the menopausal transition in WWH. SUMMARY: Research is needed to identify the predictors of geriatric syndrome development and progression in WWH. These findings could inform timing of screening or intervention strategies for aging WWH.
Source: Current Opinion in HIV and AIDS
Author: Rebecca Abelman
Institution: University of California, San Francisco
Language: English
Subfield: Emergency Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
Funder: National Institutes of Health
OpenAlex ID: W4415472115