Mortality and treatment response amongst HIV-infected patients 50 years and older accessing antiretroviral services in South Africa.
Halima DawoodRazia Hassan-MoosaNonhlanhla-Yende ZumaKogieleum NaidooPublished in: BMC infectious diseases (2018)
ART initiation in older HIV infected patients was associated with a higher mortality compared to those younger than 50 years. ART immunological response was less robust in older individuals. The increase in hypertension and diabetes among older patients suggests the need to restructure and integrate primary and specialized health care services into ART services.
Keyphrases
- hiv infected patients
- antiretroviral therapy
- healthcare
- hiv infected
- hiv positive
- human immunodeficiency virus
- community dwelling
- hiv aids
- primary care
- south africa
- middle aged
- physical activity
- cardiovascular events
- mental health
- type diabetes
- blood pressure
- risk factors
- cardiovascular disease
- palliative care
- metabolic syndrome