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HIV is a life-altering disease and understanding how it impacts your body will help you manage it successfully. Here’s a closer look at the relationship between HIV and women’s health.

AJN Off the charts - read my story - https://lnkd.in/eFrVpYJ3 When I talk about PrEP, HIV, and Continuing Barriers to Access: "I implore my fellow health care providers, particularly nurses, to take a proactive role in ending the HIV epidemic." #prevention #healthequitynow #EndsexualhealthStigma #EndHIVStigma #EHE #uequalsu

The aging of people with HIV. Close to 400 000 people with HIV in the US are over age 55 years and at risk for age-associated dementias (AAD). Study with simulated cohorts estimates that 22.1% and 16.3% of 60-year-old male and female individuals, respectively, with HIV would develop AAD by 80 years compared with 15.9% and 13.3% of male individuals/female individuals in the general population. How can we inform and help health/supportive systems to plan for these upcoming changes? Johanne Morne Eli Camhi, LMSW AARP New York Colleen Flanigan Joseph Kerwin Douglas Fish https://lnkd.in/eiRkhnUb

Research by Dr. Chris Owens found male providers in the western U.S. who knew PrEP prescribing guidelines were more likely to prescribe this HIV prevention method. “Most PrEP research focuses on providers’ intentions to prescribe while we looked at the determinants of prior prescribing PrEP, finding two main points. First, knowledge is important in better understanding providers’ behaviors in delivering this HIV preventive evidence-based practice. Also, structural factors like laws and access to care—that vary widely between states and regions—might be important in mediating or moderating providers’ prescription habits,” Owens said. https://lnkd.in/gGskvRsc #TAMUHealth #TIPH #ASPPH #TIPH #PublicHealth #12thForHealth #Prep #HIVprevention #12thForHealth

New journal article! Drug use, mental distress, and other psychosocial factors threaten HIV care for youth living with HIV (YLWH). We aimed to identify #syndemic psychosocial patterns among YLWH and examine how such patterns shape #HIV outcomes. Using baseline data from 208 YLWH enrolled in an HIV treatment adherence intervention, we performed latent class analysis on dichotomized responses to 9 psychosocial indicators (enacted HIV #stigma; clinical #depression and #anxiety; alcohol, marijuana, and illicit drug misuse; food and housing insecurity; legal history). https://buff.ly/3WqjPnD #HIVresearch #HIVstigma #substanceuse #mentalhealth #research #syndemic #PLWH

As the prevalence of HIV/AIDS continues to impact diverse age groups, it is crucial for healthcare professionals to be well-informed about the unique challenges and considerations associated with the elderly population. This course is perfect for caregivers, healthcare providers, and support staff looking to deepen their understanding and improve their care practices. Join us in this comprehensive training to enhance your knowledge and skills in managing HIV/AIDS in older adults. Equip yourself with practical strategies for effective management and compassionate care. Enroll now and make a difference in the lives of elderly patients with HIV/AIDS. #HealthcareTraining #HIVAIDS #ElderlyCare #MedicalEducation #CompassionateCare #AMCTraining #HealthcareProviders #ContinuousLearning

New Paper out in JAMA IM! We report our positive findings from STOMP (Skills To Manage Pain), an efficacy trial of pain self-management education + peer support tailored to people with HIV. https://lnkd.in/eBrZG6EM

Depression is a major concern for many living with HIV/AIDS. This blog explores latest research on the high prevalence of this issue & emphasises the importance of integrated care: https://lnkd.in/efCPWGbk #HIV #AIDS #HAD #Depression #MentalHealth #MentalHealthMatters #PublicHealth #PublicHealthSciences

In the first of a two-part series on comorbidities in patients with HIV, Nel Jason Haw discussed comorbidities in patients with perinatally acquired HIV. https://lnkd.in/eK9uCNy7

Uptake of HIV Prevention Medication Doubles with mix of Digital Health Interventions, study finds: 💊A UCLA Health-led study significantly increased the use of PrEP, an HIV prevention medication, among younger, at-risk Americans through a combination of digital health interventions 💊The study utilized one-on-one telehealth coaching, peer support forums, and automated text messages, more than doubling PrEP usage in this demographic, which has historically low medication uptake 💊Published in The Lancet Digital Health, the study was a randomized controlled trial aiming to improve HIV prevention behaviors among Americans with the lowest rates of PrEP use 💊PrEP, approved by the FDA in 2012, is highly effective in preventing HIV infection when taken as prescribed, yet its uptake among Americans ages 16–24 and in minority groups has been notably low 💊The research identified multiple barriers to PrEP usage, including medical mistrust, affordability, and access issues, leading to the development of targeted interventions 💊The study spanned two years and included nearly 900 participants from diverse backgrounds, demonstrating a sustained increase in PrEP uptake among those receiving the full range of digital interventions 👇Links to articles and study in comments #DigitalHealth #HIV