Social Relations & Caregiving

Over half the HIV population in the United States is age 50 or older. Despite successful long-term management of HIV/AIDS, older people with HIV often live with multiple age-related comorbidities. Black and Latina women, in addition to being disproportionately affected by HIV, typically have higher rates of multimorbidity. As a result, many women living with HIV require informal caregiving or can anticipate needing care in the future to support complex care needs. Some women with HIV experience difficulty in meeting their needs for caregiving and support.

The CROWN (Care Resources in Older Women’s Networks) Study uses survey, interview, and network data to investigate the informal care and support networks of older women living with HIV and their impacts on mental and behavioral health. This research also lays the groundwork for a long-term research agenda aimed at understanding the informal care networks of people with HIV, promoting healthy aging through the development of targeted interventions, and supporting these individuals and their loved ones.

Recruitment for this study is currently ongoing. If you are interested in participating in the CROWN Study or want more information, please contact Dr. Manalel or see the flyer.

Dr. Jasmine Manalel, senior research associate, is the principal investigator on this study, which is funded by a K01 career development award from the National Institute on Aging.