Profile of elderly patients receiving antiretroviral therapy at Newlands Clinic in 2020: A cross-sectional study.

Cleophas Chimbetete Tinashe Mudzviti Tinei Shamu

Published in: Southern African journal of HIV medicine (2020)

A high burden of comorbidities was observed amongst HIV-positive elderly patients receiving ART. Age-appropriate monitoring protocols must be developed to ensure optimum quality of care for elderly HIV-positive individuals.

Keyphrases

hiv positive
antiretroviral therapy
hiv infected
men who have sex with men
human immunodeficiency virus
hiv infected patients
middle aged
south africa
hiv aids
community dwelling
healthcare
quality improvement
primary care
palliative care
pain management
chronic pain