Ageism : the -ism affecting the lives of older people living with HIV

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WHO defines ageism as stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination based on age. Ageism is a multidimensional concept that encompasses multiple components related to the individual, the social group, and the institution in different cultural and environmental settings. In people ageing with HIV these elements include self-stigma, discrimination in society, and experiences in care, many of which are unique to older people. In this Position Paper, we use experience of people with HIV and clinicians taking care of them to explore these issues in high-income countries. The intersectionality of multiple -isms, which affect the lives of older people living with HIV, and ageism enhance several HIV-related issues, including self-inflicted stigma, and loneliness. Research is needed to explore how ageism contributes to worse physical, mental, and social wellbeing outcomes for people with HIV. The model of care for older people living with HIV needs to go beyond virological success by adopting a geriatric mindset, which is attentive to the challenge of ageism and is proactive in promoting a comprehensive approach for the ageing population. All stakeholders and the community should work together to co-create institutional strategies and educational programmes and enable respectful intergenerational dialogue to foster a stigma-free future for older people living with HIV.

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Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

2023

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2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:11

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The lancet. HIV - 11(2023), 1 vom: 25. Jan., Seite e52-e59

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Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Guaraldi, Giovanni [VerfasserIn]
Milic, Jovana [VerfasserIn]
Cascio, Mario [VerfasserIn]
Mussini, Cristina [VerfasserIn]
Martinez, Esteban [VerfasserIn]
Levin, Jules [VerfasserIn]
Calzavara, Daniele [VerfasserIn]
Mbewe, Rebecca [VerfasserIn]
Falutz, Julian [VerfasserIn]
Orkin, Chloe [VerfasserIn]
Cesari, Matteo [VerfasserIn]
Lazarus, Jeffrey V [VerfasserIn]

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Date Completed 25.12.2023

Date Revised 25.12.2023

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

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10.1016/S2352-3018(23)00226-6

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NLM365310069