Factors associated with quality of life, depressive symptoms, and perceived stress among rural older adults living with HIV in the United States.
Jennifer L WalshSteven A JohnKatherine G QuinnSabina HirshfieldAndrew O'NeilAndrew E PetrollPublished in: The Journal of rural health : official journal of the American Rural Health Association and the National Rural Health Care Association (2022)
In addition to engagement in care and viral suppression, QOL and mental health are also critical considerations for rural older PLH. Increasing social support, reducing or providing skills to cope with HIV stigma, improving quality of care, reducing discrimination and stigma in medical settings, and reducing or mitigating the impact of structural barriers present potential targets for interventions aiming to improve the well-being of older rural PLH.
Keyphrases
- social support
- depressive symptoms
- mental health
- physical activity
- south africa
- healthcare
- quality improvement
- palliative care
- hiv positive
- hiv aids
- community dwelling
- antiretroviral therapy
- hiv infected
- middle aged
- human immunodeficiency virus
- sars cov
- pain management
- sleep quality
- social media
- hiv testing
- affordable care act
- men who have sex with men
- climate change
- medical students