Mental Health and HIV

Nichols, Janice E.; Speer, David C.; Watson, Betty J.; Watson, Mary R.; Vergon, Tiffany L.; Vallee, Colette M.; Meah, Joan M.

doi:10.1016/b978-012518051-1/50007-1

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“…Since comorbidities and other health complications increase with age, there is concern that those aging with HIV will also experience more suicidal ideation and be at risk for suicide. Nichols and colleagues found that out of 172 older adults with HIV, 17% considered suicide within the past 6 months 48. Likewise, in a study of 113 older adults with HIV, 27% reported suicidal ideation within the past week 49.…”

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“…Nichols and colleagues found that out of 172 older adults with HIV, 17% considered suicide within the past 6 months. 48 Likewise, in a study of 113 older adults with HIV, 27% reported suicidal ideation within the past week. 49 Clearly, this represents a sizeable minority of older adults with HIV vulnerable to these extreme mental health challenges.…”

Section: Mental Healthmentioning

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Successful aging and the epidemiology of HIV

Vance¹,

McGuinness²,

Musgrove³

et al. 2011

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By 2015, it is estimated that nearly half of those living with HIV in the US will be 50 years of age and older. This dramatic change in the demographics of this clinical population represents unique challenges for patients, health care providers, and society-at-large. Fortunately, because of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) and healthy lifestyle choices, it is now possible for many infected with HIV to age successfully with this disease; however, this depends upon one’s definition of successful aging. It is proposed that successful aging is composed of eight factors: length of life, biological health, cognitive efficiency, mental health, social competence, productivity, personal control, and life satisfaction. Unfortunately, HIV and medication side effects can compromise these factors, thus diminishing one’s capacity to age successfully with this disease. This article explores how HIV, medication side effects from HAART, and lifestyle choices can compromise the factors necessary to age successfully. Implications for practice and research are posited.

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Section: Mental Healthmentioning

confidence: 99%

Successful aging and the epidemiology of HIV

Vance¹,

McGuinness²,

Musgrove³

et al. 2011

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“…This may involve rejection, stereotyping, fear of contagion, violations of confidentiality, and protective silence (ie, concealing one’s HIV status to avoid negative reactions from others). 18 Thus, many older adults with HIV withdraw socially due to HIV stigma, 19 , 20 further decreasing active engagement in life. Stigma also serve to challenge successful aging with HIV with regard to spirituality.…”

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Religion, spirituality, and older adults with HIV: critical personal and social resources for an aging epidemic

Vance¹,

Brennan²,

Enah³

et al. 2011

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By 2015, approximately half of adults with HIV in the United States will be 50 and older. The demographic changes in this population due to successful treatment represent a unique challenge, not only in assisting these individuals to cope with their illness, but also in helping them to age successfully with this disease. Religious involvement and spirituality have been observed to promote successful aging in the general population and help those with HIV cope with their disease, yet little is known about how these resources may affect aging with HIV. Also, inherent barriers such as HIV stigma and ageism may prevent people from benefitting from religious and spiritual sources of solace as they age with HIV. In this paper, we present a model of barriers to successful aging with HIV, along with a discussion of how spirituality and religiousness may help people overcome these barriers. From this synthesis, implications for practice and research to improve the quality of life of this aging population are provided.

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“…16,17 Additionally, ageism and stigma have impeded reach and communication when it comes to HIV prevention for this group, including feelings of judgment for sexual preferences, being sexually active, lack of care due to their age, and lack of awareness and knowledge among physicians. 16,18-23 Being inclusive of older adults in sexual health research can help to combat against discrimination and increase the effectiveness of primary prevention.…”

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Evaluating HIV Educational Materials for Older People

Conner

Fernández

Junious

et al. 2019

J Int Assoc Provid AIDS Care

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Objective:To address the gap in knowledge about HIV risk reduction materials that target older adults. This review offered a comprehensive and rigorous examination of HIV risk reduction education materials that targeted older adults in the United States, assessing the gap in their coverage and content.Method:A cross-sectional review of both print and Internet sources from state departments of public health, state and area agencies on aging, and web resources that targeted older populations was performed.Results:Of 29 health departments and 13 state and area agencies on aging that responded to the request, there were 9 HIV education materials identified that targeted older people. Of those materials, only 2 addressed the majority of aging-specific recommendations made from a previous study that described important HIV risk reduction information.Discussion:Recommendations are made about dissemination ideas to increase awareness and utilization of HIV educational materials.

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Mental Health and HIV

Cited by 8 publications

References 45 publications

Successful aging and the epidemiology of HIV

Successful aging and the epidemiology of HIV

Religion, spirituality, and older adults with HIV: critical personal and social resources for an aging epidemic

Evaluating HIV Educational Materials for Older People

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