Category Archives: Older adults (>50 years)
Mental health and well-being of older adults living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review
Objective: In this systematic review, we aimed to summarise the empirical evidence on common mental disorders (CMDs), cognitive impairment, frailty and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) among people living with HIV...
Barriers and opportunities for the mental health of LGBT older adults and older people living with HIV: A systematic literature review
OBJECTIVE: LGBT older adults and older people living with HIV (PLWH) experience a disproportionate burden of behavioral health conditions compared to their heterosexual, cisgender, and HIV-negative peers. This study intends...
The HIV prevalence in older men who have sex with men in Western & Central Europe and North America — A meta-analysis
The age of patients living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is increasing and the greatest proportion of aged HIV patients occurred in Western and Central Europe and North America (WCENA)....
The intersection of cognitive ability and HIV: A review of the state of the nursing science
Neurocognitive problems have been endemic to the HIV epidemic since its beginning. Four decades later, these problems persist, but currently, they are attributed to HIV-induced inflammation, the long-term effects of...
LGBTQ+ aging research in Canada: A 30-year scoping review of the literature
Canada has a unique socio-political history concerning the inclusion of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) people. With aging populations, understanding diverse groups of older adults is paramount. We...
Association of HIV infection and cognitive impairment in older adults: A meta-analysis
Objective: To synthesize evidence on the association between human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and cognitive impairment in older adults. Design: Meta-analysis. Participants: Adults aged 50 years or older. Methods: In this systematic literature review and meta-analysis, we...