The widespread roll-out of antiretroviral therapy (ART) in Africa has contributed to a large
population of adults aging with HIV. However, little is known about how HIV-related stigma …

HIV testing and antiretroviral therapy (ART) remain critical for curbing the spread of
HIV/AIDS, but stigma can impede access to these services. Using data from the Health and …

The combination of HIV-and age-related stigma exacerbates prevalence of HIV infection and
late diagnosis and initiation of anti-retroviral therapy among older populations (Moore, 2012; …

Nationwide rollout of antiretroviral treatment (ART) is increasing the number of older persons
living with HIV (OPLWH) in South Africa. Yet, little is known about how the sociological …

The widespread availability of health information and treatment for HIV in Southern Africa
does not reach all populations. Few programs and materials are developed with middle …

Abstract South Africa's HIV/AIDS epidemic poses a major public health threat with multi-
faceted harmful impacts and 'socially complex'outcomes. While some outcomes relate to …

Prevalence of HIV after age 50 is considerable, especially in southern Africa. Negative
social constructions of HIV in older age, and the health consequences of ageing with the …

In many societies, the elderly take on the enormous role of being the caregivers of sick
family members. Little is known about the context in which they provide HIV/AIDS-related …

There is an increase in prevalence of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection among
older adults. This new emerging social group is being overlooked, owing to the focus on …

Background As the global population ages and the HIV pandemic matures, a growing
number of older persons aged≥ 50 years are becoming increasingly vulnerable to …