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Body image in older men with or at-risk for HIV infection

A Sharma1, A A Howard, R S Klein

  • 1Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York, USA. anjali.sharma@downstate.edu

AIDS Care
|March 17, 2007
PubMed

Insights

Negative body image affects 31% of older men, regardless of HIV status. Factors like depression, poor health, and erectile dysfunction are key contributors, highlighting the need for integrated care.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Public Health
  • Mental Health

Background:

  • Negative body image is a concern for older adults.
  • HIV infection can impact physical and mental well-being in aging populations.
  • Understanding factors associated with body image is crucial for targeted interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify factors associated with negative body image in older men, including those with or at-risk for HIV.
  • To explore the relationship between demographics, health status, and body image.
  • To inform clinical practice regarding the care of aging men.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional analysis of 550 older men.
  • Data collected on demographics, health status, depression, drug use, and treatment adherence.
  • Statistical analysis to determine independent associations with negative body image.

Main Results:

  • 31% of participants reported negative body image.
  • Negative body image was independently associated with higher BMI, fair/poor self-rated health, depression, and erectile dysfunction.
  • HIV status was not found to be an independent predictor of negative body image.

Conclusions:

  • Depression, obesity, poor self-rated health, and erectile dysfunction are significant factors linked to negative body image in older men.
  • Clinical screening and treatment for depression, sexual dysfunction, and obesity are recommended for this population.
  • Interventions should address holistic health needs beyond HIV status.

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