Research Article

HIV and aging among adults aged 50 years and older on antiretroviral therapy in Eswatini

Published in: African Journal of AIDS Research
Volume 20 , issue 1 , 2021 , pages: 107–115

DOI: 10.2989/16085906.2021.1887301

Author(s): Tiffany G Harris , USA , Sarah Flören , USA , Joanne E Mantell , USA , Rejoice Nkambule , Eswatini , Nomthandazo G Lukhele , Eswatini , Bongiwe Prudence Malinga , Eswatini , Rhinos Chekenyere , Eswatini , Altaye Kidane , USA

Keywords: Africa , barriers to medical care , mixed-methods research , non-communicable diseases

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Abstract

Background: Antiretroviral therapy (ART) has decreased HIV-related morbidity and mortality and increased life expectancy of people living with HIV (PLHIV). Globally, the number of older PLHIV (OPLHIV; ≥50 years) is growing and predicted to increase substantially in coming years. In sub-Saharan Africa, where the majority of OPLHIV reside, there are limited data on the health and well-being of OPLHIV.

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