Knowledge of HIV/AIDS among older adults (50 years and above) in a peri-urban setting: a descriptive cross-sectional study.

Reindolf AnokyeEnoch AcheampongAmy Budu-AinoosonEdmund Isaac ObengEmmanuel TettehYvonne Sabby AcheampongCurtis Edward Nettey-Marbell

Published in: BMC geriatrics (2019)

Most older adults (50 years and above) have average knowledge of the mode of transmission, prevention as well as signs and symptoms of HIV. The National Commission for Civic Education should collaborate with various key stakeholders to educate older adults on issues related to HIV/AIDS.

Keyphrases

hiv aids
antiretroviral therapy
healthcare
physical activity
human immunodeficiency virus
quality improvement
hiv infected
hiv positive
cross sectional
sleep quality
hepatitis c virus
depressive symptoms