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Caring for older HIV-positive men who have sex with men

Hazel Ridgers1

  • 1Adult Nursing Department, Florence Nightingale School of Nursing & Midwifery, London. hazel.ridgers@kcl.ac.uk

Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
|March 22, 2013
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Antiretroviral therapy allows people with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) to live longer, leading to an ageing HIV population. Nurses in non-HIV settings face unique challenges caring for older men with HIV, especially those who have sex with men.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Antiretroviral therapy has transformed human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) disease progression.
  • The HIV population in the UK is ageing, with men who have sex with men disproportionately affected.
  • Older individuals with HIV, both long-term survivors and newly diagnosed, face increased risks of non-AIDS-related comorbidities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the challenges nurses encounter when caring for ageing individuals with HIV in non-HIV healthcare settings.
  • To highlight specific issues related to older HIV-positive men who have sex with men.
  • To inform healthcare providers about the evolving needs of the ageing HIV population.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of current research on ageing with HIV.
  • Analysis of clinical guidelines and nursing best practices.
  • Case study examples of non-HIV healthcare settings.

Main Results:

  • Older individuals with HIV present complex co-morbidities requiring integrated care.
  • Nurses in general healthcare settings may lack specialized knowledge for HIV care.
  • Specific psychosocial and health needs of older HIV-positive men who have sex with men require tailored approaches.

Conclusions:

  • Effective care for ageing individuals with HIV necessitates interdisciplinary collaboration.
  • Enhanced training for nurses in non-HIV settings is crucial.
  • Addressing the unique needs of older HIV-positive men who have sex with men is a priority for equitable healthcare.

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