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Aging with HIV: a model of disability
Patricia Solomon1, Kelly O'Brien2, Seanne Wilkins3
1School of Rehabilitation Science, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada solomon@mcmaster.ca.
Summary
Older adults with HIV experience disability influenced by future uncertainty, environmental factors, and personal strategies. Understanding these elements can guide interventions to improve quality of life for aging individuals with HIV.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Public Health
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Aging with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) presents unique challenges.
- Disability is a significant concern for older adults living with HIV.
- Existing models may not fully capture the lived experience of disability in this population.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a theoretical model of disability experienced by older adults living with HIV.
- To understand the multifaceted nature of disability in this demographic.
- To identify key factors influencing disability in aging individuals with HIV.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study employing in-depth interviews.
- Grounded theory techniques used for data analysis.
- Involved 49 participants aged over 50 years living with HIV.
Main Results:
- Uncertainty about the future was central to the disability model.
- Disability components included symptoms, daily activity difficulties, and social participation challenges.
- Extrinsic factors (stigma, social support) and intrinsic factors (coping strategies, age) influenced disability.
Conclusions:
- A comprehensive model of disability for older adults with HIV was developed.
- Interventions should address uncertainty, environmental, and personal factors.
- Findings can inform strategies to reduce disability and enhance quality of life for aging individuals with HIV.
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