Exploring sexual health and HIV communication between healthcare providers and older patients
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Authors
Robinson, Erin L.
Washington, Karla
Park, Geuhye
Conner, Laneshia
Lusby, Tara
Issue Date
2019-11-08
Type
Article
Language
en_US
Keywords
Sexual Health , HIV , Healthcare Providers , Older Patients
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Abstract
While HIV and aging is a complex issue, healthcare providers can play a vital role in education and screening among older patients. Therefore, this study aimed to better understand the frequency, content, and barriers/facilitators of provider communication with older patients around sexual health and HIV. One-on-one interviews were conducted with healthcare providers (N=18) and analyzed using Nvivo12. Providers reported that approximately 1-30% of their older patients show risk factors for STI’s. The majority of providers tailor their communication to older patients regarding sex/HIV, however they were divided in who initiates such conversations (themselves or the patient). Providers stated that standardized/routine health assessments help facilitate those conversations. Results indicate several barriers to conversations, such as age/gender differentials and time. Additional results will be discussed. Study findings can help guide provider education and screening of older adults regarding sexual health/HIV.
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Citation
Robinson, E. L., Washington, K., Park, G., Conner, L., & Lusby, T. (2019). EXPLORING SEXUAL HEALTH AND HIV COMMUNICATION BETWEEN HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS AND OLDER PATIENTS. Innovation in Aging, 3(Suppl 1), S548–S549. https://doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igz038.2021
Publisher
Innovation in Aging