The intersecting cognitive and aging needs of HIV-positive older adults: Implications for social work practice.
Andrew David EatonShelley L CraigRobert WallacePublished in: Social work in health care (2017)
Cognitive impairment is a significant health concern for people aging with HIV/AIDS. Using a community-based participatory research (CBPR) framework, we surveyed (n = 108) and interviewed (n = 20) people living with HIV who were over age 50 about their cognitive concerns and recommendations for social work intervention development. Quantitative findings indicate that our sample was greatly engaged in their HIV care, yet participants had many cognitive concerns. Qualitative findings highlighted fear, shame, and uncertainty concerning HIV and aging alongside a need for increased social work support. This paper provides practical engagement strategies for social workers to support clients concerning HIV, aging, and cognition.
Keyphrases
- hiv positive
- antiretroviral therapy
- hiv aids
- healthcare
- men who have sex with men
- hiv infected
- mental health
- human immunodeficiency virus
- hiv testing
- south africa
- cognitive impairment
- randomized controlled trial
- hepatitis c virus
- public health
- physical activity
- primary care
- systematic review
- clinical practice
- mild cognitive impairment
- health information
- mass spectrometry
- climate change
- quality improvement
- social media