DataSheet1_Multilevel Factors Influencing the Requirement for Geriatric Nursing by Older Adults Living With HIV: A Cross-Sectional Study.pdf

ObjectivesPeople living with HIV are aging. This study aimed to assess the factors influencing the requirements for geriatric nursing of older adults living with HIV (OALHIV).
MethodsConvenience sampling was used to conduct a survey on the 295 OALHIV aged over 50 in Luzhou, China.
ResultsOALHIV had few needs for living care needs. Most people indicate a requirement for reducing medical costs. Regarding psychological comfort needs, disease privacy and confidentiality were the greatest requirement. Multivariable regression analyses found that social support had a positive influence on the requirements for geriatric nursing.
ConclusionIt is necessary to provide more social support for OALHIV. Most importantly, China should incorporate OALHIV into national pension security plan, integrate various resources and improve social security for them.