University of Washington, Tacoma, USA.
University of Louisville, KY, USA.
J Aging Health. 2020 Jan-Feb;32(1):61-70. doi: 10.1177/0898264318804320. Epub 2018 Oct 5.
Successful aging has been identified as an important emphasis for people living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Little is known about how this population conceptualizes aging successfully and how this relates to generativity. This qualitative study examined the importance of generativity among 30 HIV-positive older adults to determine the role of generativity in successful aging. Participants aged 50+ years were recruited in Ontario, Canada, through acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) service organizations, clinics, and community agencies. Qualitative interviews were analyzed to explore strategies participants employed to engage in successful aging within their own personal context. Participants saw themselves as pioneers and mentors, helping others to navigate the landscape of aging with HIV. Four themes were identified through consensus including (a) reciprocity, (b) mentoring, (c) pioneerism, and (d) connecting through volunteerism. Interventions that promote intergenerational connections, community involvement, and generative acts within the HIV community can facilitate successful aging among older adults living with HIV/AIDS.
成功老龄化已被确定为感染人类免疫缺陷病毒（HIV）人群的一个重要关注点。目前人们对于该人群如何成功老龄化的概念以及这与生育力的关系知之甚少。本定性研究通过在加拿大安大略省的艾滋病服务组织、诊所和社区机构，对 30 名 HIV 阳性的老年人进行调查，以确定生育力在成功老龄化中的作用。参与者年龄在 50 岁以上。通过共识，研究确定了四个主题，包括（a）互惠，（b）指导，（c）开拓精神，以及（d）通过志愿服务建立联系。促进代际联系、社区参与和 HIV 社区中生育行为的干预措施可以促进感染 HIV/AIDS 的老年人的成功老龄化。
