Healthcare Experiences and Needs of Older Adults Living With HIV: A Qualitative Study.
Marie Lund, Annelie J Sundler, Ewa Carlsson Lalloo
PMID 39528400WHAT IT FOUND
Older adults living with HIV described stigma in healthcare visits, fear of disclosure and fragmented care.
They valued HIV clinics for continuity, trust and shared decision-making.
Key findings
01Participants described stigma in healthcare visits, including intrusive questions about HIV.
02Fear that healthcare professionals would not keep HIV status confidential could stop participants from seeking care.
03HIV clinics were valued for consistent provider contact and shared review of treatment information.
STILL TO COME
How it was doneWhat they foundWhat it means for RNs
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What it does not show
The study was qualitative and its findings were not aimed at applying to the population at large. People with dementia or recent HIV diagnosis were excluded. The sample included generally healthy participants, and people with home care needs were not recruited. Not all participants answered every demographic question.
Declared interests
The authors declared no conflicts of interest. The study was funded by the Public Health Agency of Sweden and Gilead Sciences.
The easy way to misread this
Do not read these themes as evidence that HIV clinics improve outcomes or that person-centred communication prevents stigma. This was a qualitative study of experiences, not a test of interventions.