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Accounting for HIV Health Disparities: Risk and Protective Factors Among Older Gay and Bisexual Men
- Source :
- J Aging Health
- Publication Year :
- 2019
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Abstract
- Objective: This study examines whether disparities exist in poor health and depressive symptomatology among older gay/bisexual men (50+) with ( n = 371) and without ( n = 973) HIV. If so, what risk/promoting factors account for those disparities? Method: These cross-sectional analyses used 2014 data from the Aging With Pride: National Health, Aging, and Sexuality/Gender Study. Results: Those with HIV reported poorer health and more depressive symptomatology accounted for by lower income, resilience and social support, and more lifetime victimization. Poorer health among those with HIV was associated with more chronic conditions. Higher depressive symptomatology was associated with diagnosed anxiety and drug addiction. Community engagement reduced disparities in poor health and depression. Implications: Older gay/bisexual men living with HIV infection are at greater risk for physical and mental health issues. Assessments should be conducted with attention to these risk factors. Interventions for improving social support, resilience, and community engagement are warranted.
- Subjects :
- Male
medicine.medical_specialty
Aging
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
HIV Infections
medicine.disease_cause
Article
Depressive symptomatology
03 medical and health sciences
Sexual and Gender Minorities
0302 clinical medicine
Risk Factors
Medicine
Humans
030212 general & internal medicine
Homosexuality, Male
Psychiatry
Depression (differential diagnoses)
Crime Victims
Aged
Community and Home Care
030505 public health
business.industry
Depression
Physical health
Social Support
Health Status Disparities
Health equity
Cross-Sectional Studies
Geriatrics and Gerontology
0305 other medical science
business
Gerontology
Subjects
Details
- ISSN :
- 15526887
- Volume :
- 32
- Issue :
- 7-8
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Journal of aging and health
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi.dedup.....3ce431556e457117586a426af24f7e40