A Qualitative Approach to Increasing HIV Prevention in Primary Care Settings for Older Adults: Perspectives From Primary Care Providers

Tracy Davis, Pamela B. Teaster, John F. Watkins, Alice C. Thornton, Linda Alexander, Faika Zanjani

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Abstract

The purpose of this research was to explore primary care providers’ willingness and ability to increase HIV prevention efforts among older adults and to gain recommendations for improving HIV prevention in primary care settings. Data were collected through 24 semistructured interviews with primary care providers. The results of the study reveal that the majority of providers find it necessary to increase HIV prevention efforts in primary care settings and are willing to do so; however, they cannot do so without assistance. Providers suggested strategies to increase HIV prevention in primary care, for instance, expanding the use of electronic reminders to include HIV prevention and increasing collaboration among providers of different specialties. As a result of the interviews, additional recommendations for increasing HIV prevention have been identified. These findings will aid in improving the quality of care provided to individuals older than 50 in primary care settings.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)840-855
Number of pages16
JournalJournal of Applied Gerontology
Volume37
Issue number7
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 1 2018

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© 2016, The Author(s) 2016.

Keywords

  • HIV/AIDS
  • older adults
  • primary care providers
  • qualitative research

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Gerontology
  • Geriatrics and Gerontology

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