Causes, risks and care circumstances associated with death in older adults diagnosed with HIV in a tertiary centre in Malaysia.
Hoi Yee WongWong Pui LiMaria Kahar Bador Abdul KaharMeng Li ChongSheela V ShenoiJulia RozanovaSharifah Faridah Syed OmarMalinee NeelamegamYew Kong LeeReena RajasuriarPublished in: International journal of STD & AIDS (2024)
Most causes of death in our setting were AIDS-related and associated with late care presentation both in young and older individuals, although older age at diagnosis remained an independent risk factor. Our findings highlight the urgent need to encourage prompt ART initiation following diagnosis, especially in older adults.
Keyphrases
- physical activity
- antiretroviral therapy
- middle aged
- healthcare
- hiv infected
- palliative care
- quality improvement
- hiv positive
- human immunodeficiency virus
- risk factors
- community dwelling
- hiv aids
- hepatitis c virus
- pain management
- hiv testing
- affordable care act
- case report
- human health
- men who have sex with men
- health insurance