Exploring diet, physical activity, and body image among older men who have sex with men (MSM) who have experienced the long-term impact of HIV/AIDS

IF 0.4 Q4 SOCIAL WORK

Journal of HIV-AIDS & Social Services Pub Date : 2019-07-03 DOI:10.1080/15381501.2019.1638334

J. Sackey, Pamela Valera, P. Halkitis, Kristen D. Krause

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Abstract

Abstract An increasing proportion of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) in the United States are at least 50 years of age and older, more likely to be gay, bisexual, and men who have sex with men (MSM) and are also at an increased risk of comorbid physical health conditions. This mixed methods study explored diet, physical activity, and body image among aging MSM who were diagnosed with HIV/AIDS prior to 1996, the year considered by many as the turning point in the epidemic. Participants reported challenges accessing healthy food and eating fruits and vegetables. Living with HIV/AIDS also influenced their food options, which in turn affected physical activity and body image. This study demonstrated a need for interventions improving access to healthy food within this population predicated on the complex associations between aging, HIV, and access to healthy lifestyle choices for older PLWHA and considering the epidemiological landscape of the epidemic.

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探讨长期受艾滋病影响的老年男男性行为者(MSM)的饮食、身体活动和身体形象

摘要在美国，越来越多的艾滋病毒/艾滋病感染者年龄在50岁及以上，更有可能是同性恋、双性恋和男男性行为者，同时患共病身体健康状况的风险也在增加。这项混合方法研究探讨了1996年之前被诊断为艾滋病毒/艾滋病的老年男男性行为者的饮食、体育活动和身体形象，许多人认为1996年是艾滋病流行的转折点。参与者报告了获得健康食品和食用水果和蔬菜的挑战。感染艾滋病毒/艾滋病也影响了他们的食物选择，这反过来又影响了身体活动和身体形象。这项研究表明，有必要采取干预措施，改善这一人群获得健康食品的机会，这是基于老龄化、艾滋病毒和老年PLWHA获得健康生活方式选择之间的复杂关联，并考虑到该流行病的流行病学景观。

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