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Knowledge of HIV/AIDS among older adults (50 years and above) in a peri-urban setting: a descriptive cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: In the absence of vaccine or cure, public knowledge about Human Immune Virus (HIV) is a central tool for …
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Impact of a delirium prevention project among older hospitalized patients who underwent orthopedic surgery: a retrospective cohort study
BACKGROUND: Postoperative delirium (POD) is a common clinical syndrome with significant negative outcomes. Thus, we aimed to evaluate the feasibility …
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Reference values and associated factors of hand grip strength in elderly Saudi population: a cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Hand grip strength (HGS) is an important function of upper extremities for older adults. Several studies have shown the …
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Peer-to-peer support model to improve quality of life among highly vulnerable, low-income older adults in Cape Town, South Africa
BACKGROUND: Developing countries are experiencing rapid population ageing. Many do not have the resources or formal structures available to support …
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Health systems readiness to provide geriatric friendly care services in Uganda: a cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: As ageing emerges as the next public health threat in Africa, there is a paucity of information on how …
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Community-dwelling older adults’ needs and acceptance regarding the use of robot technology to assist with daily living performance
BACKGROUND: The rate of aging in Korea is extremely fast compared to major countries. We examined the key demands of …
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HIV testing and counselling experiences: a qualitative study of older adults living with HIV in western Kenya
BACKGROUND: Finding HIV infected persons and engaging them in care is crucial in achieving UNAIDS 90-90-90 targets; diagnosing 90% of …
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Effect of a home based, low intensity, physical exercise program in older adults dialysis patients: a secondary analysis of the EXCITE trial
BACKGROUND: Older adults dialysis patients represent the frailest subgroup of the End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) population and physical exercise …
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Polypharmacy among HIV positive older adults on anti-retroviral therapy attending an urban clinic in Uganda
BACKGROUND: Polypharmacy has not been investigated in patients living with HIV in developing countries. The aims of this study were …
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Prevalence and correlates of frailty in an older rural African population: findings from the HAALSI cohort study
BACKGROUND: Frailty is a key predictor of death and dependency, yet little is known about frailty in sub-Saharan Africa despite …
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Dietary patterns, gender, and weight status among middle-aged and older adults in Taiwan: a cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Diet has been associated with differences in weight and nutritional status of an individual. The prevalence of overweight and …