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This study aims to explore multimorbidity patterns and associated factors among older people living with HIV (PLHIV) based on transmission route.

Multimorbidity patterns and associated factors among ageing people living with HIV by transmission route in two cities of China

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Cross-sectional survey identifies comorbidity patterns in ageing HIV populations by transmission route, suggesting targeted care is needed.

This study aims to explore multimorbidity patterns and associated factors among older people living with HIV (PLHIV) based on transmission route.
Cross-sectional survey of PLHIV aged ≥ 50 years receiving ART in Chongqing and Jiamusi, China.
Data collected on demographic characteristics, HIV-related factors, and 16 comorbidities.
Analyses included logistic regression, association rule mining, and network analysis to characterize comorbidity patterns.
62.9% of participants reported at least one chronic comorbidity, with higher prevalence in heterosexual individuals (69.6% vs. 53.2%, P = 0.002).
Metabolic and cardio-cerebrovascular diseases were the most common comorbidities identified.
Network analysis revealed distinct clustering of comorbidities based on transmission type, with specific associations identified for both male-to-male and heterosexual transmission cases.

Wang et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Cross-sectional survey identifies comorbidity patterns in ageing HIV populations by transmission route, suggesting targeted care is needed.