Timothy N Crawford1,2,3, Sydney Silverstein4,5, Tiffani Spaulding4, Desby Cheribin4, Tamiel Murray4, Josef Rivera4, Katherine Wilcher4. 1. Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, Dayton, OH, USA. Timothy.crawford@wright.edu. 2. Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, Population and Public Health Sciences, Dayton, OH, USA. Timothy.crawford@wright.edu. 3. Family Medicine, Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, Dayton, OH, USA. Timothy.crawford@wright.edu. 4. Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, Dayton, OH, USA. 5. Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, Population and Public Health Sciences, Dayton, OH, USA.
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this pilot study was to explore the effect of HIV-related stigma and everyday major experiences of discrimination on medication and clinic visit adherence among older African Americans living with HIV in Ohio. METHODS: We collected data from 53 individuals who were living with HIV in Ohio, ≥ 50 years of age, and who identified as Black or African American. We conducted logistic regression models to examine the impact of HIV-related stigma and experiences of discrimination on medication and visit adherence. Each model controlled for age, time since diagnosis, and sexual orientation. RESULTS: The average age was 53.6 ± 2.1 years and 94.3% were men. Almost half (49.1%) of the participants reported poor medication adherence and almost a third (31.4%) reported poor visit adherence. HIV-related stigma (adjusted odds ratio (aOR) = 1.39; 95% confidence interval (CI) = 1.02-1.89) and major experiences of discrimination (aOR = 1.70; 95% CI = 1.11-2.60) were associated with a greater odds of poor medication adherence. Additionally, major experiences of discrimination were associated with a threefold increase in the odds of poor visit adherence (aOR = 3.24; 95% CI = 1.38-7.64). CONCLUSIONS: HIV-related stigma and major experiences of discrimination impede optimal medication and HIV clinic visit adherence for older African Americans living with HIV. To reduce the impact of stigma and discrimination on HIV care engagement, our first step must be in understanding how intersecting forms of stigma and discrimination impact engagement among older African Americans living with HIV.
OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this pilot study was to explore the effect of HIV-related stigma and everyday major experiences of discrimination on medication and clinic visit adherence among older African Americans living with HIV in Ohio. METHODS: We collected data from 53 individuals who were living with HIV in Ohio, ≥ 50 years of age, and who identified as Black or African American. We conducted logistic regression models to examine the impact of HIV-related stigma and experiences of discrimination on medication and visit adherence. Each model controlled for age, time since diagnosis, and sexual orientation. RESULTS: The average age was 53.6 ± 2.1 years and 94.3% were men. Almost half (49.1%) of the participants reported poor medication adherence and almost a third (31.4%) reported poor visit adherence. HIV-related stigma (adjusted odds ratio (aOR) = 1.39; 95% confidence interval (CI) = 1.02-1.89) and major experiences of discrimination (aOR = 1.70; 95% CI = 1.11-2.60) were associated with a greater odds of poor medication adherence. Additionally, major experiences of discrimination were associated with a threefold increase in the odds of poor visit adherence (aOR = 3.24; 95% CI = 1.38-7.64). CONCLUSIONS: HIV-related stigma and major experiences of discrimination impede optimal medication and HIV clinic visit adherence for older African Americans living with HIV. To reduce the impact of stigma and discrimination on HIV care engagement, our first step must be in understanding how intersecting forms of stigma and discrimination impact engagement among older African Americans living with HIV.
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