Older Persons with HIV

MeDICAL ADVOCATES Older Persons and HIV
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Africa

Multinational

Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

The growing role of older people in the lives of OVC - patterns and trends in different
regions in sub-Saharan Africa - Evidence for programming
R Monasch
(15IAC)
Abstract

Ethiopia

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

HIV and Syphilis Infection among Elderly People in Northwest Ethiopia.
Kassu A, Mekonnen A, Bekele A, et al
Jpn J Infect Dis. 2004 Dec;57(6):264-7.
Abstract

Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
	A review on home based care service components of HIV/AIDS & older people in Africa project, Addis Ababa and Awassa, Ethiopia S. Oli Gebru, S. Oli, A. Fulas, F. Tassew (XVI International AIDS Conference ) Abstract

South Africa Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
	People aged 50 years and older: the neglected group in HIV surveillance and HIV prevention Shisana O., Rehle T., Simbayi L., et al (XVI International AIDS Conference ) Abstract

Uganda

Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

A qualitative analysis of the sexual behavior and HIV risk of older Ugandans
S.K. Wandira, A. Ruark
(XVII International AIDS Conference )
Abstract

Ageing during the AIDS epidemic in rural Uganda: the impact on older people
J. Seeley , G. Tumwekwase , E. Kabunga , et al
(XVII International AIDS Conference )
Abstract

HIV/AIDS among older adults of 50 years and above: coping with the challenges of HIV/AIDS
R. Nabaggala
(XVII International AIDS Conference )
Abstract

HIV/AIDS impact on the graying world
K S Walugendo Umurda
(XVI International AIDS Conference )
Abstract

Zambia

Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

The older men and HIV/AIDS: a case of Zambia
L Mwenge, C Katuta
(15IAC)
Abstract

Zimbabwe

Internet Documents

FULL-TEXT REPORT
Impact of AIDS on older people in Africa: Zimbabwe case study
WHO
Report

Asia

China
Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
	Project “yin and yang” on good health – a social-behavioral intervention based on social-cognitive theory and traditional Chinese medical theory to help older Chinese PLWH coping with aging-related health problems J.T.Y. Lo (XVII International AIDS Conference) Abstract

India Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
	AIDS dementia complex and Hashimoto encephalopathy in a senescent woman. Waltereit R, Schulte-Brochterbeck G, Wiltfang J, Frölich L. Abstract

Thailand

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
	Sex and the Single (Older) Guy: Sexual Lives of Older Unmarried Thai Men During the AIDS Era. Vanlandingham M, Knodel J. J Cross Cult Gerontol. 2007 Sep 19; Abstract

Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

Coping with love: older people and HIV/AIDS in Thailand
Khiewrord U.
(XVI International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

Buddhist monks supporting and empowering Older People as community resources in
responding to the HIV epidemic : Hua Rin Temple experience in Chiang Mai Province
P A Thanawat Techapanyo, U Khiewrord
(15IAC)
Abstract

Revival of local traditional practices to support older people affected by HIV/AIDS in
northern Thailand: The case of Phee Poo Ya
A Duangdeetaweerat
(15IAC)
Abstract

HIV/AIDS and older persons in northern Thailand
L Pothiban, S Pan-U-thai, U Khiewrod, et al
(15IAC)
Abstract

Impact of AIDS on older persons in Thailand
M J VanLandingham, J E Knodel, W Im-em
(15IAC)
Abstract

Viet Nam

Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

Sexuality, sexual discourse and sexual health of older urban people in the contemporary Vietnam
S. Nguyen
(XVI International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

Australia and the Pacific Islands

Australia

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Growing Older with HIV: A Study of Health, Social and Economic Circumstances for People Living
with HIV in Australia over the Age of 50 Years.
Pitts M, Grierson J, Misson S.
AIDS Patient Care STDS. 2005 Jul;19(7):460-5.
Abstract

Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

Growing older & living longer with HIV
Triffitt K.
(XVI International AIDS Conference )
Abstract

Growing older with HIV
M K Pitts, J W Grierson, R Thorpe
(15IAC)
Abstract

Europe

Italy

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Increasing Proportion of AIDS Diagnoses among Older Adults in Italy.
Longo B, Camoni L, Boros S, Suligoi B.
AIDS Patient Care STDS. 2008 Apr 24
Abstract

HIV infection in older patients: an emerging problem
Francisci D, Masini G, Belfiori B, Baldelli F.
Recenti Prog Med. 2008 Feb;99(2):89-92.
Abstract

Antiretroviral treatment and age-related comorbidities in a cohort of older HIV-infected
patients
Orlando G, Meraviglia P, Cordier L, et al
HIV Med. 2006 Nov;7(8):549-557.
Abstract

Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

HAART in HIV+ naive elderly patients: immuno-virological response and clinical outcome
BM Celesia, F Bisicchia, R La Rosa, et al
(Ninth International Congress on Drug Therapy in HIV Infection)
Abstract

Clinical prognosis of HIV-positive patients older than 50 years in the I.CO.N.A. cohort.
Cicconi P., Sighinolfi L., Cozzi-Lepri A., et al
(3rd IAS Conference)
Abstract

The Netherlands

Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

Broader trend towards increasing HIV incidence in older homosexual men, but not in drug
users in the Netherlands
Dukers N., van der Snoek E., Krol A., et al
(XVI International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

Spain

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

The eldest of older adults living with HIV: response and adherence to highly active antiretroviral therapy.
Brañas F, Berenguer J, Sánchez-Conde M, et al
Am J Med. 2008 Sep;121(9):820-4.
Abstract

HIV-1 infected patients older than 50 years. PISCIS cohort study.
Navarro G, Nogueras MM, Segura F, et al
J Infect. 2008 Jun 20.
Abstract

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Epidemiological and clinical features, response to HAART, and survival in HIV-infected
patients diagnosed at the age of 50 or more.
Nogueras MM, Navarro G, Anton E, et al
BMC Infect Dis. 2006 Nov 6;6(1):159
Paper

HIV infection in patients aged 50 years or older in the HAART era.
Villamil-Cajoto I, Losada-Arias E ,et al
Enferm Infecc Microbiol Clin. 2006 Jun;24(6):382-4.
Abstract

Clinical and epidemiological study of a series of HIV-infected patients over
50 years old.
Anton E, Sala M, Mallolas J, et al
Enferm Infecc Microbiol Clin. 2005 Mar;23(3):145-8.
Abstract

          Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

HIV-infection in older patients: survival characteristics
G. Navarro, M. Nogueras , F. Segura, et al
(XVII International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

HIV infection in people elder than 60 years in a Spanish hospital
R Oropesa, VGonzalez-Valles, JP-Silvestre
(8th Int Congress on Drug Therapy in HIV Infection)
Abstract

HIV infection in people elder than 60 years in a Spanish hospital
R Oropesa, VGonzalez-Valles, J Perez-Silvestre, et al
(8th Int Congress on Drug Therapy in HIV Infection)
Abstract

High prevalence of peripheral vascular disease (PVD) in HIV patients older than 50 years:
ToBra Study
A Hidalgo, I Aguilar, R Palacios, et al
(8th Int Congress on Drug Therapy in HIV Infection)
Abstract

Study of a cohort of 165 hiv-infected patients older than 50 years
M Sala, J Mallolas, E Anton, G
(14IAC)
Abstract

Switzerland

          Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

Impact of HIV/AIDS on older women workers
Smith S.
(XVI International AIDS Conference )
Abstract

United Kingdom

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Past it? HIV and older people in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Dougan S, Payne LJ, Brown AE, et al
Epidemiol Infect. 2004 Dec;132(6):1151-60
Abstract

Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

Increases in HIV diagnoses among adults aged 50 years in the United Kingdom:
an ageing cohort or HIV transmission among older adults?
B. Rice, R. Smith, T. Chadborn, V. Delpech
(XVII International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

Recent rise in prevalence of undiagnosed HIV infection among older MSM in the United
Kingdom and relatively poor uptake of HIV testing: 1999-2004
Gill O.N., Munro H.L., Brown A., et al
(XVI International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

Support us where we are strong, not where we are weak. Policy and programme
implications of older headed households affected by AIDS
F C Clark
(15IAC)
Abstract

Differences in presentation and follow up between teenagers and older
adults: a case control study
G Sethi, K P Prime, L Navaratne
(14IAC)
Abstract

HIV/AIDS and older people
J Otani
(14IAC)
Abstract

Latin America/Caribbean

Argentina

Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

Situation of HIV/AIDS in older than 50 years old in Argentina
R N Kaufmann, A M Basombrio, A S Procupet
(14IAC)
Abstract

Brazil

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

The knowledge of the aged about HIV/AIDS: epidemiologic study in Vale do Rio dos Sinos,
Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Lazzarotto AR, Kramer AS, Hädrich M, et al
Cien Saude Colet. 2008 Nov-Dec;13(6):1833-40.
Abstract

Mortality of the elderly is still exceedingly high at diagnosis of AIDS despite favourable outcomes
after highly active antiretroviral therapy in Recife, Brazil.
Lacerda HR, Kitner D.
Int J STD AIDS. 2008 Jul;19(7):450-4.
Abstract

Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

Emergency policy of HIV/AIDS among older people in Brazil
L.S.G. Toledo , G.E.C.P. Cruz , G. Fragona, et al
(XVII International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

Mature- STD/HIV/AIDS prevent actions within the elderly population
A. Giacomet, M. Scheidt, P. Werlang
(XVII International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

HIV-1 infection among the elderly, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
M. Azevedo, M. Barros, J. Pinto, et al
(XVII International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

Workshops on education improve HIV/AIDS knowledge in elderly people in the south of Brazil
A. Lazzarotto , C. Venker , M. Reichert , et al
(XVII International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

Living with HIV/AIDS in the perspective of elderly people assisted at a specialized
outpatient clinic in the city of São Paulo
M. Castro, A. Segurado
(XVII International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

HIV-1 infection among the elderly, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
M. Azevedo , M. Barros , J. Pinto, et al
(XVII International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

Changing trends in the population aged 50 and older
K. Sanches , T. Guillen
(XVII International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

Older people living with AIDS and their social lives
M.A. Castro Figueiredo , R. Maria Provinciali
(XVII International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

Brazilian prevention strategies for older populations
V Da Ros, D Doneda
(15IAC)
Abstract

Peru
Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
	HAART outcomes in older HIV-infected patients in Lima, Peru Hidalgo J, Benites C, Nunura J, et al (4th IAS Conference) Abstract

Puerto Rico

Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

HIV risk behaviors among older impoverished women living in Puerto Rico
L. Norman , R. Malow , S. Loue , et al
(XVII International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

AIDS stigma and sexual activity among the senior population in Puerto Rico
F. Cintron-Bou , N. Varas-Diaz
(XVI International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

North America- Canada

Internet Documents

FULL-TEXT PDF REPORT
HIV/AIDS and the Older Person
Entwisle S
AIDS-Calgary
PDF Report

Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

Will the system be able to handle the growing and aging HIV epidemic?
L. Scaccabarrozzi
(XVII International AIDS Conference )
Abstract

The New York City HIV older adults initiative: integrating HIV prevention, care, and
treatment programs in agencies serving older adults
L. Scaccabarrozzi, H. Tessema, K. Markosky
(XVII International AIDS Conference )
Abstract

Stigma in older African Americans living with HIV/AIDS
S. Gaskins , P. Foster
XVII International AIDS Conference )
Abstract

You mean there is sex over fifty - HIV and the older adult
Forsythe V.
(XVI International AIDS Conference )
Abstract

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Older Persons and HIV: National Studies