Aging and HIV-related caregiving in Sub-Saharan Africa: A social ecological approach
2017
Background and Objectives: We reviewed the literature on older adults (OAs) who are caring for persons living with HIV/AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), with the goal of adapting models of...
Ageing and healthy sexuality among women living with HIV
2017
Populations around the world are rapidly ageing and effective treatment for HIV means women living with HIV (WLHIV) can live longer, healthier lives. HIV testing and screening programmes and safer...
Healthy aging in older women living with HIV infection: A systematic review of psychosocial factors
2017
Due to life-enhancing effects of antiretroviral therapy, HIV-positive persons have the potential for long life comparable to their uninfected peers. Older women (age 50+) living with HIV (OWLH) are often...
Physical function, grip strength and frailty in people living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa: Systematic review
2017
OBJECTIVE: To present the current knowledge on physical function, grip strength and frailty in HIV-infected patients living in sub-Saharan Africa, where the phenomenon is largely underestimated. METHODS: A systematic search...
Which aspects of health care are most valued by people living with HIV in high-income countries? A systematic review
2016
BACKGROUND: Increasing numbers of people with HIV are living into older age and experiencing comorbidities. The development of new models of care to meet the needs of this population is...
Which HIV patients should be screened for osteoporosis: An international perspective
2016
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: This review provides international insights into the real-world clinical approach to screening for bone mineral density (BMD) and osteoporosis in people living with HIV (PLWH) using opinions...
Systematic review of prevalence and predictors of frailty in individuals with human immunodeficiency virus
2016
OBJECTIVES: To describe the prevalence and predictors of frailty in individuals with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) using systematic review methodology. DESIGN: Review. SETTING: Community. PARTICIPANTS: Older adults with HIV....
HIV behavioural interventions targeted towards older adults: A systematic review
2014
BACKGROUND: The increasing number of people living with HIV aged 50 years and older has been recognised around the world yet non-pharmacologic HIV behavioural and cognitive interventions specifically targeted to...
Psychosocial, mental health, and behavioral issues of aging with HIV
2014
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: People with HIV continue to live with the health consequences of an episodic illness that limits their ability to fully participate in society, particularly for the growing...
Update on metabolic issues in HIV patients
2014
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: To report on the recent advances on lipids, diabetes, and body fat in HIV-infected patients from the perspective of aging. RECENT FINDINGS: HIV infection causes microbial translocation...
HIV and STI testing in older adults: An integrative review
2015
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: To examine the frequency of human immunodeficiency virus testing and sexually transmitted infection testing among older adults (50 years and older), present factors related to human immunodeficiency...
HIV sexual risk behavior in older black women: A systematic review
2015
BACKGROUND: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a major public health concern in the United States, particularly among older Black women who comprise approximately 40% of the newly diagnosed cases among...
