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Perceived Barriers to Social Support from Family and Friends among Older Adults with HIV/AIDS

Eric W. Schrimshaw

Columbia University and The City University of New York—Graduate Center, USA es458{at}columbia.edu

Karolynn Siegel

Columbia University, USA

Research has found that HIV-infected adults age 50 and older are more socially isolated than younger HIV-infected individuals. This study examines the perceived barriers to obtaining emotional and practical social support from friends and family among 63 older adults (age 50+) living with HIV/AIDS. Many reported they did not receive enough emotional support (42%) or practical assistance (27%). Barriers to obtaining support included: (1) nondisclosure of HIV status; (2) others’ fear of HIV/AIDS; (3) desire to be self-reliant and independent; (4) not wanting to be a burden; (5) unavailability of family; (6) death of friends to AIDS; and (7) ageism. These barriers may explain the greater social isolation of HIV-infected older adults and inform interventions targeted at reducing these barriers.

Key Words: ageing • attitudes • disclosure • HIV/AIDS • social isolation • social support • stigma

Journal of Health Psychology, Vol. 8, No. 6, 738-752 (2003)
DOI: 10.1177/13591053030086007
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