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ArticleHIV medicine2025

"They didn't think we'd live this long": A qualitative exploration of older adults living with HIV perspectives on geriatric care in Ontario.

Kristina M Kokorelias, Dean Valentine, Andrew D Eaton, Erica Dove, Esther Su, Christine L Sheppard, Stuart McKinlay, Paige Brown, Hardeep K Singh, Marina B Wasilewski and 8 more

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Kristina M KokoreliasDivision of Geriatric Medicine, Department of Medicine, Sinai Health System and University Health Network, Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1277-472X
Dean ValentineDivision of Geriatric Medicine, Department of Medicine, Sinai Health System and University Health Network, Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0003-8831-7837
Andrew D EatonSocial Work, University of Regina, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1331-1222
Erica DoveRehabilitation Sciences Institute, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4016-5630
Esther SuDivision of Geriatric Medicine, Department of Medicine, Sinai Health System and University Health Network, Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0000-5854-5028
Christine L SheppardFactor Inwentash School of Social Work University of Toronto, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Stuart McKinlayDivision of Geriatric Medicine, Department of Medicine, Sinai Health System and University Health Network, Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Paige BrownDivision of Geriatric Medicine, Department of Medicine, Sinai Health System and University Health Network, Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Hardeep K SinghDepartment of Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Marina B WasilewskiDepartment of Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Ashley FlanaganNational Institute on Ageing, Toronto Metropolitan University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Alice ZhabokritskyDepartment of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Reham AbdelhalimSt. Joseph's Hospital, Burlington, Ontario, Canada.
Rabea ParpiaSt Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Rahel ZewudeInfectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, University Health Network, Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Laura JamiesonDivision of Geriatric Medicine, Department of Medicine, Sinai Health System and University Health Network, Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Sharon WalmsleyDepartment of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Luxey SirisegaramDivision of Geriatric Medicine, Department of Medicine, Sinai Health System and University Health Network, Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

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Abstract

introductionAdvances in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) care have increased life expectancy, leading to more older adults living with HIV. This study examines older adults' perspectives on geriatric healthcare needs.

methodsA community-based qualitative study in Ontario, Canada, recruited some adults aged 50+ years living with HIV through quota and purposive sampling. Quota sampling was used to include individuals of different ages, genders and ethno-racial backgrounds to capture a range of experiences. Data were collected via semi-structured interviews and focus groups, analyzed using the Qualitative Analysis Guide of Leuven.

resultsParticipants included interviewees (n = 14) and focus group attendees (n = 12). Four themes emerged: (1) lack of knowledge and access to geriatric care, highlighting service challenges; (2) healthcare providers' understanding of HIV and ageing, with stigma concerns; (3) role of social support networks for emotional/practical support; and (4) requirements for improved geriatric care, advocating provider education and greater social care access.

conclusionsGaps in geriatric care for older adults with HIV highlight stigma, access issues and the need for education, virtual care and tailored, inclusive healthcare solutions.

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Health Services for the AgedHIV InfectionsAgedAged, 80 and overFemaleFocus GroupsHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHealth Services AccessibilityHumansInterviews as TopicMaleMiddle AgedOntarioQualitative ResearchSocial StigmaSocial Supportageinggeriatric carehealthcare accessHIVsocial supportstigma

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PMCPMC12315061

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