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

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Advances 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.

Methods

A 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.

Results

Participants included interviewees (n = 14) and focus group attendees (n = 12). Four themes emerged: (1) lack of knowledge and acc

SUBMITTER: Kokorelias KM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12315061 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature