Health Screening for Older Adults with HIV
Author Information
Author(s): Ramos Manuel, Brage Shelby, Nouryan Christian, Hirsch Bruce, McGowan Joseph, Mattam Ashwin, Burns Edith
Primary Institution: Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell
Hypothesis
What kind of health screening is useful for persons aging with HIV?
Conclusion
The maturity screening indicates that the group is healthier than expected, with low levels of depression, but highlights the need to monitor cognitive issues that could affect quality of life.
Supporting Evidence
- 54% of people aging with HIV are age 50 or older.
- 89.7% of participants are virally suppressed.
- The mean number of comorbid conditions was 1.8.
- Top comorbidities included hyperlipidemia (56%) and hypertension (43%).
- The mean MoCA score was 24.9, indicating borderline cognitive function.
Takeaway
This study looked at older adults with HIV to see how healthy they are and found they are doing better than expected, but we still need to check on their thinking skills.
Methodology
Participants aged 50 and older were screened using various measures at an HIV specialty clinic.
Limitations
The study used a convenience sample, which may not represent the broader population of older adults with HIV.
Participant Demographics
Participants included 41 males, 36 females, and 4 with unknown gender, with a mean age of 63 years.
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