An investigation of factors associated with the health and well-being of HIV-infected or HIV-affected older people in rural South Africa

An investigation of factors associated with the health and well-being of HIV-infected or HIV-affected older people in rural South Africa

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Despite the severe impact of HIV in sub-Saharan Africa, the health of older people aged 50+ is often overlooked owing to the dearth of data on the direct and indirect effects of HIV on older people’s health status and well-being. The...

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Main Authors: Nyirenda Makandwe, Chatterji Somnath, Falkingham Jane, Mutevedzi Portia, Hosegood Victoria, Evandrou Maria, Kowal Paul, Newell Marie-Louise
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-04-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
South Africa
Older people
Health status
Functional ability
Quality of life
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/259

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