Conditions of vulnerability of elderly people living with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)

Nierotka RP, Ferretti F. Conditions of vulnerability of elderly people living with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). Interface (Botucatu). 2023; 27:e220290. Doi: https://doi.org/10.1590/interface.220290

Abstract
The aim of this study was to describe the conditions of vulnerability to HIV among older people. Using the thematic oral history method, we conducted a qualitative study in the SAE with six people aged 65 and over. The data were collected using in-depth interviews covering issues related to individual, social and programmatic vulnerabilities. The data were analyzed using content analysis. Vulnerability conditions included not using a condom, low level of knowledge of appointments and tests and health-seeking behavior; prejudice and discrimination; family break-ups; late diagnosis of HIV; and limited capacity of health teams. To tackle these vulnerability conditions, it is necessary to promote a debate about policies and regulations geared towards the care of people with HIV and reshape the prevention-based care model.

Keywords
People living with HIV; Human immunodeficiency virus; Health vulnerability

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