Geographic Patterns of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Risk Behaviors Among Older Adults: A Strategy for Identifying Space as a Risk Exposure.

IF 2.2 3区医学 Q2 GERONTOLOGY Journal of Applied Gerontology Pub Date : 2024-08-27 DOI:10.1177/07334648241273351

Laneshia R Conner, Reuben Adatorwovor, Sarah Jane K Robbins, Rujeko O Machinga-Asaolu, Kathryn Showalter, Carrie Oser

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Abstract

Objectives: This study examined geographical patterns of HIV risk among adults aged 60 and older.

Methods: The 2019 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) weighted data was used to analyze self-reported participation in HIV risk behaviors among older adults (n = 62,852). Logistic regression models were used on a dichotomous HIV risk variable to map the distribution of HIV risk behaviors across both census regions and divisions.

Results: The weighted model revealed significance across regions. Across all regions, identifying as female, identifying as Hispanic, and reporting not having depression were protective from participating in HIV risk behaviors.

Discussion: The geographic heterogeneity in patterns of high-risk behaviors among older adults are discussed, along with the implications of partner access (marital status) and emotional health (depression) that need further examination. Recommendations for additional geographic analysis are made.

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老年人人体免疫缺陷病毒（HIV）风险行为的地域模式：将空间确定为风险暴露的策略。

研究目的本研究探讨了 60 岁及以上成年人感染 HIV 风险的地域模式：采用 2019 年行为危险因素监测系统（BRFSS）加权数据分析老年人（n = 62,852 人）自我报告参与 HIV 风险行为的情况。在二分法 HIV 风险变量上使用逻辑回归模型来绘制 HIV 风险行为在人口普查地区和分区中的分布图：结果：加权模型显示了各地区的显著性。在所有地区中，女性身份、西班牙裔身份和未患抑郁症对参与 HIV 风险行为具有保护作用：讨论：讨论了老年人高危行为模式的地域异质性，以及需要进一步研究的伴侣接触（婚姻状况）和情绪健康（抑郁）的影响。此外，还就更多的地域分析提出了建议。

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Journal of Applied Gerontology GERONTOLOGY-

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202

期刊介绍： The Journal of Applied Gerontology (JAG) is the official journal of the Southern Gerontological Society. It features articles that focus on research applications intended to improve the quality of life of older persons or to enhance our understanding of age-related issues that will eventually lead to such outcomes. We construe application broadly and encourage contributions across a range of applications toward those foci, including interventions, methodology, policy, and theory. Manuscripts from all disciplines represented in gerontology are welcome. Because the circulation and intended audience of JAG is global, contributions from international authors are encouraged.