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Number of Sexual Partners and Patient-Reported Outcomes Among Men Age 50+ with HIV
Peter Mazonson1, Jeff Berko1, Erik Lowman2
1Enhanced Health, Inc., Menlo Park, California, USA.
AIDS Research and Human Retroviruses
|June 28, 2023
Summary
Men over 50 with HIV who had one sexual partner reported less loneliness and depression. Having zero partners was linked to higher depression. Relationships also improved mental health outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Public Health
- HIV/AIDS Research
Background:
- Many men aged 50 and over living with HIV (MWH age 50+) remain sexually active.
- Limited understanding exists regarding the impact of sexual partner numbers on patient-reported outcomes in this demographic.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between the number of sexual partners and patient-reported outcomes, specifically loneliness and depression, among MWH age 50+.
- To explore the influence of relationship status on mental health in this population.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of data from the Aging with Dignity, Health, Optimism and Community cohort study.
- Statistical analysis, including linear regression, to assess relationships between sexual partners, relationship status, loneliness, and depression, controlling for covariates like race and relationship status.
Main Results:
- Men with one sexual partner reported significantly lower levels of loneliness and depression compared to those with zero, 2-5, or >5 partners.
- Men with zero sexual partners exhibited higher depression levels than all other groups.
- Being in a relationship was associated with reduced loneliness and depression, independent of the number of sexual partners.
Conclusions:
- Having one sexual partner and being in a relationship are associated with better mental health outcomes (less loneliness and depression) in men aged 50 and over living with HIV.
- Understanding these factors can inform interventions to mitigate loneliness and depression in this vulnerable population.
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