An assessment of the levels of perceived social support among older adults living with HIV and AIDS in Dublin.

Objectives: To determine the level of perceived social support among older adults living with HIV and AIDS in Dublin.

Methods: The study utilized a cross-sectional survey design to collect data from 46 adults aged 50 years or older who are members of open heart house (OHH) in Ireland, a peer support network for people living with HIV and AIDS. Participants completed a set of interviewer-assisted questionnaires, which included the multidimensional measure of perceived social support (PSS) to assess the level of social support.