HIV and the Older Adult
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
11-1-1998
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
https://doi.org/10.3928/0098-9134-19981101-11
Abstract
Infection with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, is now considered a chronic disease of years rather than an acute condition resulting in death. AIDS in older adults accounts for 11% of all AIDS cases. This article discusses current epidemiological trends and statistics; HIV risk factors related to aging; immunity and the aging process; diagnosis and treatment challenges; as well as gerontological nursing implications related to HIV prevention and counseling for adults age 50 and older. HIV infection is preventable. Nurses have a unique opportunity to develop theory-based intervention programs to reduce risk behaviors, while encouraging healthy behaviors in the older adult population.
Was this content written or created while at USF?
Yes
Citation / Publisher Attribution
Journal of Gerontological Nursing, v. 25, issue 11, p. 41-46
Scholar Commons Citation
Bachus, Michelle A., "HIV and the Older Adult" (1998). Mental Health Law & Policy Faculty Publications. 236.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/mhlp_facpub/236
