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January 5, 2026
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Loneliness and social isolation in people with HIV aged ≥50 years. The No One Alone (NOA)-GeSIDA study conducted by the GeSIDA 12021 study group

Publicated to: Hiv Medicine. 26 (3): 399-414 - 2025-03-01 26(3), DOI: 10.1111/hiv.13743

Authors:

Blanco, JR; González-Baeza, A; Martinez-Vicente, A; Albendin-Iglesias, H; de la Torre, J; Jarrin, I; Gonzalez-Cuello, I; Cabello-Clotet, N; Barrios-Blandino, AM; Sanjoaquin-Conde, I; Montes-Ramirez, ML; Melus, E; Pérez-Esquerdo, V; Tomas-Jimenez, C; Saumoy-Linares, M; Lopez-Lirola, AM; Hidalgo-Tenorio, C; Muelas-Fernandez, M; Galindo-Puerto, MJ; Abadía, J; Manzanares, E; Segundo-Martin, C; Fernandez-Lopez, MA; Barrios-Vega, M; De Miguel, M; Olalla, J
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Affiliations

Ctr Biomed Res La Rioja CIBIR - Author
Fdn SEIMC GESIDA - Author
Hosp Clin San Carlos - Author
Hosp Clin Univ Lozano Blesa - Author
Hosp Clin Univ Valencia - Author
Hosp Costa Sol - Author
Hosp Gen Univ Dr Balmis, Inst Invest Sanitaria & Biomed Alicante ISABIAL - Author
Hosp Reina Sofia - Author
Hosp Univ Bellvitge - Author
Hosp Univ Canarias - Author
Hosp Univ Germans Trias i Pujol - Author
Hosp Univ La Paz - Author
Hosp Univ Princesa - Author
Hosp Univ Rio Hortega - Author
Hosp Univ San Pedro - Author
Hosp Univ Virgen Arrixaca - Author
Hosp Univ Virgen Nieves - Author
Hosp Vega Baja - Author
Hosp Viladecans - Author
Inst Hlth Carlos III ISCIII, Ctr Biomed Res Infect Dis CIBERINFEC - Author
Univ Autonoma Madrid - Author
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Abstract

Introduction: There is a growing number of people with HIV who are aged 50 years or older, and the prevalence of loneliness and social isolation remains unknown. Methods: A multicentre study was conducted across 22 GeSIDA centres. A survey was carried out to assess loneliness [UCLA 3-item Loneliness Scale-3 (UCLA-3)] and social isolation [Lubben Social Network Scale-Revised (LSNS-R)], along with sociodemographic aspects, HIV-related factors, comorbidities, tobacco, alcohol and drug consumption, quality of life, anxiety and depression, and stigma. The prevalence of loneliness (UCLA-3 >= 6) and evident social isolation (LSNS-R = 60 years; 86% were born in Spain; 86.7% in urban areas; 56.4% with secondary or higher education; 4.5% living alone against their wishes. A total of 66.9% were infected through sexual transmission, with a median of 22.9 years since diagnosis [interquartile range (IQR): 12.6-29.5] and a median nadir CD4 count of 245 cells/mu L (IQR: 89-440). Overall, 90.7% had viral load 95%, and 26.3% had a prior AIDS diagnosis. In all, 29.1% and 21% reported significant symptoms of anxiety and depression, respectively, 24.3% had mobility issues, and 40.8% reported pain. Overall, 77.7% of participants reported neither loneliness nor social isolation, 10.0% loneliness only, 5.8% social isolation only and 6.5% both. Multivariable analyses identified that being aged 50-59, unemployed or retired, living alone unwillingly, single, poor quality of life, anxiety, and HIV-related stigma were associated with loneliness. Meanwhile, lower education, living alone unwillingly, and depressive symptoms were associated with social isolation. Individuals living alone unwillingly, with depressive symptoms and experiencing HIV-related stigma were at higher risk for both loneliness and social isolation. Conclusions: There is a relatively high prevalence of loneliness and social isolation in our population. Living alone against one's wishes, being unmarried, and experiencing mobility issues could predispose individuals to feel lonely and socially isolated. Those with anxiety and stigma are more prone to loneliness, while individuals with depression are more predisposed to social isolation. It is necessary to develop strategies for the detection and management of loneliness and social isolation in people with HIV aged >50 years.
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Keywords

AdherenceAgingAntiretroviral therapyDepressionHealthHiv infectionLonelinessMortalityNetworksOlder-adultsPredictQuality-of-lifeSocial isolationStigmaSymptoms

Quality index

Bibliometric impact. Analysis of the contribution and dissemination channel

The work has been published in the journal HIV MEDICINE due to its progression and the good impact it has achieved in recent years, according to the agency Scopus (SJR), it has become a reference in its field. In the year of publication of the work, 2025, it was in position , thus managing to position itself as a Q1 (Primer Cuartil), in the category Health Policy.

Independientemente del impacto esperado determinado por el canal de difusión, es importante destacar el impacto real observado de la propia aportación.

Según las diferentes agencias de indexación, el número de citas acumuladas por esta publicación hasta la fecha 2026-04-06:

  • WoS: 2
  • Scopus: 1
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Impact and social visibility

From the perspective of influence or social adoption, and based on metrics associated with mentions and interactions provided by agencies specializing in calculating the so-called "Alternative or Social Metrics," we can highlight as of 2026-04-06:

  • The use, from an academic perspective evidenced by the Altmetric agency indicator referring to aggregations made by the personal bibliographic manager Mendeley, gives us a total of: 29.
  • The use of this contribution in bookmarks, code forks, additions to favorite lists for recurrent reading, as well as general views, indicates that someone is using the publication as a basis for their current work. This may be a notable indicator of future more formal and academic citations. This claim is supported by the result of the "Capture" indicator, which yields a total of: 29 (PlumX).

With a more dissemination-oriented intent and targeting more general audiences, we can observe other more global scores such as:

  • The Total Score from Altmetric: 14.
  • The number of mentions on the social network X (formerly Twitter): 5 (Altmetric).
  • The number of mentions in news outlets: 1 (Altmetric).

It is essential to present evidence supporting full alignment with institutional principles and guidelines on Open Science and the Conservation and Dissemination of Intellectual Heritage. A clear example of this is:

  • The work has been submitted to a journal whose editorial policy allows open Open Access publication.
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Leadership analysis of institutional authors

the author responsible for correspondence tasks has been GONZALEZ BAEZA, ALICIA.

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