TY - JOUR
T1 - Geographic Patterns of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Risk Behaviors Among Older Adults
T2 - A Strategy for Identifying Space as a Risk Exposure
AU - Conner, Laneshia R.
AU - Adatorwovor, Reuben
AU - Robbins, Sarah Jane K.
AU - Machinga-Asaolu, Rujeko O.
AU - Showalter, Kathryn
AU - Oser, Carrie
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© The Author(s) 2024.
PY - 2025/2
Y1 - 2025/2
N2 - 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.
AB - 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.
KW - HIV risk behaviors
KW - geographic analysis
KW - older adults
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U2 - 10.1177/07334648241273351
DO - 10.1177/07334648241273351
M3 - Article
C2 - 39189501
AN - SCOPUS:85202582185
SN - 0733-4648
VL - 44
SP - 210
EP - 221
JO - Journal of Applied Gerontology
JF - Journal of Applied Gerontology
IS - 2
ER -