Association between housing instability and frailty among people with HIV.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Housing instability and HIV are both associated with early onset of aging-related health conditions, including frailty. However, little is known about the relationship between housing and frailty among people with HIV.

Methods

We analyzed data on adults in HIV care collected during routine clinical visits at 6 sites within the US Centers for AIDS Research Network of Integrated Clinical Systems (CNICS) between 2019 and 2024. We measured frailty using a previously validated approach, defined as having at least three of four components (fatigue, weight loss, immobility, inactivity) vs. less than three components. Housing status was based on self-perceived living situation in the past month ("Stable," "Unstable," "Homeless," or "Don't know"). We estimated the associat

SUBMITTER: Fahey CA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12704362 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature