NDLI: Strategies to improve the care of older adults 50 years and above living with HIV in Uganda

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Author	Mbalinda, Scovia Nalugo Lusota, Derrick Amooti Muddu, Martin Musoke, David Nyashanu, Mathew
Abstract	Introduction With effective antiretroviral therapy (ART), many persons living with HIV (PLHIV) live to old age. Caring for aged PLHIV necessitates the engagement of caregivers and patients to establish agreed-upon goals of treatment. However, there is limited literature on friendly and centered models of care for elderly PLHIV. We explored strategies to improve care in HIV clinics among PLHIV aged 50 years and above in Uganda. Methods We conducted 40 in-depth interviews in two hospitals with elderly PLHIV aged 50 years and above who had lived with HIV for more than ten years. We explored strategies for improving care of elderly PLHIV at both health facility and community levels. The in-depth interviews were audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. The thematic approach guided data analysis. Results The elderly PLHIV suggested the following strategies to improve their care: creating geriatric clinics; increasing screening tests for non-communicable diseases in the ART clinics; community and home-based ART delivery; workshops at health facilities to provide health education on aging effectively; creating community support groups; financial assistance for the elderly PLHIV and advances in science. Conclusions There is need to improve community HIV care especially for the elderly and social and economic support in the community. Involving the elderly PLHIV in developing strategies to improve their health goes a long way to improve the patients' quality of care. There is a need to incorporate the raised strategies in HIV care or older adults.
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ISSN	17426405
DOI	10.1186/s12981-023-00550-y
Journal	AIDS Research and Therapy
Issue Number	1
Volume Number	20
Language	English
Publisher	BioMed Central
Publisher Date	2023-11-04
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Subject Keyword	Infectious Diseases Virology Elderly PLHIV Strategies Improved care Uganda
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Subject	Molecular Medicine Virology Pharmacology (medical)
Journal Impact Factor	2.1/2023
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