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Sahel-Gozin N, Loutfy M, O'Brien KK. Exploring experiences engaging in exercise from the perspectives of women living with HIV: A qualitative study. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0286542. [PMID: 37267270 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0286542] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2022] [Accepted: 05/18/2023] [Indexed: 06/04/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES To explore experiences engaging in exercise from the perspectives of women living with HIV, specifically, i) nature and extent of exercise, ii) components that characterize exercise experiences, iii) facilitators and barriers, and iv) strategies for uptake and sustainability of exercise. DESIGN Qualitative descriptive study involving online semi-structured interviews. RECRUITMENT We recruited women living with HIV from a specialty hospital, community-based organization, and medical clinic in Toronto, Canada. PARTICIPANTS Ten women living with HIV who may or may not have engaged in exercise. DATA COLLECTION Using a semi-structured interview guide, we asked participants to describe their experiences with, facilitators and barriers to, and strategies to facilitate uptake of exercise. We electronically administered a demographic questionnaire to describe personal, HIV and physical activity characteristics of participants. We conducted a descriptive thematic analysis with the interview data, and descriptive analysis (medians, frequencies, percentages) of questionnaire responses. RESULTS Women characterized their experiences with exercise with six intersecting components: (1) culture, (2) gender, (3) HIV-related stigma, (4) episodic nature of HIV, (5) sense of belonging, and (6) perceptions of exercise. Facilitators to exercise included: aspirations to achieve a healthy lifestyle, using exercise as a mental diversion, having an exercise companion, and receiving financial support from community-based organizations to facilitate engagement. Barriers to exercise included: limited resources (lack of mental-health support and fitness resources in the community), financial limitations, time and gym restrictions, and cold winter weather conditions. Strategies to facilitate uptake of exercise included: creating social interactions, provision of online exercise classes, raising awareness and education about exercise, and offering practical support. CONCLUSIONS Experiences with exercise among women living with HIV were characterized by intersecting personal and environmental contextual components. Results may help inform tailored implementation of exercise rehabilitation programs to enhance uptake of exercise and health outcomes among women living with HIV.
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- Nora Sahel-Gozin
- Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation (IHPME), Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation (IHPME), Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Department of Medicine, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation (IHPME), Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Department of Physical Therapy, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Rehabilitation Sciences Institute (RSI), University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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Role of Environment on Physical Activity Patterns of Older Adults Living With HIV in New York City. J Assoc Nurses AIDS Care 2023; 34:31-44. [PMID: 35622464 DOI: 10.1097/jnc.0000000000000340] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to survey the physical activity (PA) patterns of older adults with HIV and investigate the relationship between environmental factors and PA in this population. This study was a secondary data analysis from 100 adults, ages 50 years and older, living with HIV in New York City. Descriptive statistics assessed PA patterns. Linear regression assessed the association between environmental factors and time spent in PA. All participants had been living with HIV for 21 years on average, were on antiretroviral therapy, ranged in age from 50 to 71 years, and were 50% female. Participants performed at 75% of their functional capacity ( p < .0001), and females walked less than males ( p < .05). Traffic hazards were the sole environmental predictor of PA participation. Targeted interventions are needed to increase PA in this growing population. Interventions at the policy level should reduce traffic hazards to support PA.
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Chetty L, Cobbing S, Chetty V. The perceptions of older people living with hiv/aids towards physical activity and exercise. AIDS Res Ther 2022; 19:67. [PMID: 36575436 PMCID: PMC9795653 DOI: 10.1186/s12981-022-00500-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2022] [Accepted: 12/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Older people living with HIV (OPLWH) require significant levels of support, including healthcare and rehabilitation interventions. People living with HIV are living longer, but still experience health-related impairments that affect functional activity, participation in day-to-day interactions, livelihoods and overall quality of life. Physical activity and exercise should be included as part of the comprehensive medical management for OPLWH but the investigation of prior studies reveal a gap in understanding and prescription. Our study aimed to explore the perceptions of OPLWH about physical activity and exercise. METHODS The study adopted a phenomenological, qualitative design, using in-depth interviews, to understand OPLWH perceptions of physical activity and exercise, and their need for, and access to, physical activity and exercise programmes in a community in South Africa. Nine [9] males and seven [7] females participated in the study. RESULTS Sixteen individuals voluntarily participated in face-to-face, semi-structured interviews which took place at the healthcare facility where they received regular treatment. All participants were 50 years and older. Personal gratification and the ability to perform activities of daily living as well as participate in community activities were believed to be strong motivators for exercise participation, while barriers to exercise were attributed to physical health issues; lack of proper instruction as well as stigma associated with HIV status within their communities. Participants also favored a combination of aerobic, flexibility and strength activities, as well as proper supervision and instruction within a group exercise setting. CONCLUSION The qualitative nature of our study provided an in-depth understanding of the perceptions of OPLWH towards physical activity and exercise. Our study highlighted the factors that hinder adherence to physical activity and exercise in this population. Many indicated that they would love to engage in structured physical activity programmes, but did not know where, when or how to begin. Creating a suitable environment with proper supervision and instruction by suitably qualified health professionals are essential when developing a community-based exercise programme for OPLWH.
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- Levin Chetty
- grid.16463.360000 0001 0723 4123Discipline of Physiotherapy, School of Health Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Westville Campus, Private Bag X54001, Durban, 4000 Westville South Africa
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- grid.16463.360000 0001 0723 4123Discipline of Physiotherapy, School of Health Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Westville Campus, Private Bag X54001, Durban, 4000 Westville South Africa
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- grid.16463.360000 0001 0723 4123Discipline of Physiotherapy, School of Health Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Westville Campus, Private Bag X54001, Durban, 4000 Westville South Africa
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Oursler KK, Marconi VC, Briggs BC, Sorkin JD, Ryan AS. Telehealth Exercise Intervention in Older Adults With HIV: Protocol of a Multisite Randomized Trial. J Assoc Nurses AIDS Care 2022; 33:168-177. [PMID: 33481463 PMCID: PMC8289938 DOI: 10.1097/jnc.0000000000000235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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ABSTRACT People with HIV (PWH) have reduced cardiorespiratory fitness, but a high intensity, easily disseminated exercise program has not yet been successfully developed in older PWH. The purpose of this article is to describe a synchronous telehealth exercise intervention in older PWH, delivered from one medical center to two other centers. Eighty older PWH (≥50 years) on antiretroviral therapy will be randomized to exercise or delayed entry control groups. Functional circuit exercise training, which does not entail stationary equipment, will be provided by real-time videoconferencing, 3 times weekly for 12 weeks, to small groups. Continuous remote telemonitoring of heart rate will ensure high exercise intensity. We hypothesize that telehealth exercise will be feasible and increase cardiorespiratory fitness and reduce sarcopenia and frailty. Findings will provide new insight to target successful aging in older PWH and can also be widely disseminated to PWH of any age or other patient populations.
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- Krisann K. Oursler
- Geriatric Research and Education, Salem Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, Roanoke, Virginia, USA
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- Infectious Diseases Research Program, Atlanta Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Emory University School of Medicine and Emory University Rollins School of Public Health, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- Salem Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Concordia University Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Biostatistics and Informatics, Veterans Affairs Maryland Health Care System, Baltimore Veterans Affairs Medical Center Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Rehabilitation Research & Development, Veterans Affairs Maryland Health Care System, Baltimore Veterans Affairs Medical Center Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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SantaBarbara NJ, Nosrat S, Arnold EM, Swendeman D, Comulada WS. Intersection of COVID-19, HIV and exercise: a commentary with home-based exercise recommendations for practice. AIDS Care 2022; 34:188-192. [PMID: 34743617 PMCID: PMC8857034 DOI: 10.1080/09540121.2021.1998312] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2020] [Accepted: 10/18/2021] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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The worldwide spread of COVID-19 has led to closures or reduced capacity of non-essential businesses and recreational areas and stay-at-home orders to promote social distancing. Although effective to reduce transmission, these policies may negatively impact exercise behaviors. Exercise is effective at mitigating the risk of developing or exacerbating several of underlining risk factors for a more severe COVID-19 disease course and may be particularly important for people with HIV (PWH). In this commentary, we discuss the intersection of COVID-19 and exercise with a specific focus on people living with HIV. We then provide a pragmatic, home-based exercise routine that can be performed with little to no equipment or supervision. It is important for PWH (and others) to start or maintain at least some level of exercise to reduce the risk of a severe COVID-19 disease course and to improve other health outcomes in this unfamiliar climate.
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- Nicholas J. SantaBarbara
- Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences, University of California, Los Angeles, 10920 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 350, Los Angeles, CA 90024
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- Department of Health Sciences, Lehman College/CUNY 250 Bedford Park Boulevard Bronx, NY 10468, USA
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, 5939 Harry Hines Blvd #303, Dallas, TX, 75390
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- Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences, University of California, Los Angeles, 10920 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 350, Los Angeles, CA 90024
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- Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences, University of California, Los Angeles, 10920 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 350, Los Angeles, CA 90024
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Chetty L, Cobbing S, Chetty V. Physical Activity and Exercise for Older People Living with HIV: A Scoping Review. HIV AIDS (Auckl) 2021; 13:1079-1090. [PMID: 34984030 PMCID: PMC8702781 DOI: 10.2147/hiv.s336886] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2021] [Accepted: 11/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Improvements in physical, mental, and overall quality of life are well documented in younger HIV populations who exercise. Exercise guidelines exist for younger HIV populations, but none for older people living with HIV (OPLWH), especially 50 years of age and older. Our aim was to map the existing literature on the effects of exercise and physical activity prescriptions for OPLWH. METHODS We conducted a scoping review using the methodological framework proposed by the Joanna Briggs Institute. Online searches on five research databases yielded 503 published articles. Fifteen studies met the study's inclusion criteria. RESULTS The most commonly used parameters of exercise included aerobic and strength training, as well as a combination of both. The physical, psychological and Quality of Life (QoL) impact of physical activity and its effect on OPLWH is evidently beneficial. Overall, a positive correlation between exercise and physical, mental and functional status was observed. No adverse side effects, or safety and efficacy concerns, during the use of exercise were reported. CONCLUSION This review confirms the dearth of evidence on physical activity and exercise in the context of OPLWH. Of greater concern is the fact that there were no studies conducted in sub-Saharan Africa, the global region with by far the highest HIV burden.
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- Levin Chetty
- School of Health Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa
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- School of Health Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa
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- School of Health Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa
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Araujo JDS, de Medeiros RCDSC, da Silva TAL, de Medeiros DC, de Medeiros JA, Dos Santos IK, Wilde P, Cabral BGDAT, Medeiros RMV, Dantas PMS. Effect of Training and Detraining in the Components of Physical Fitness in People Living With HIV/AIDS. Front Physiol 2021; 12:586753. [PMID: 34630129 PMCID: PMC8493123 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2021.586753] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2020] [Accepted: 08/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of training and detraining on the physical fitness components of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLHA). The study was characterized as experimental with a sample composed of 21 people divided into two groups: 11 volunteers (PLHA, 46.9 ± 8.0 years, 63.8 ± 12.7 kg, 161.7 ± 8.7 cm, 7 men, and 4 women), using antiretroviral therapy (ART) and 10 people without HIV/AIDS in the control group (CG, 43.8 ± 13.8 years, 75.2 ± 11.2 kg, 163.3 ± 7.8 cm, 3 men, and 7 women), with the same average age and level of physical activity. The intervention, applied to both groups, consisted of combined training for 15 weeks, followed by detraining for 5 weeks. Before and after the training and detraining period the following parameters were evaluated: body composition by dual energy radiological absorptiometry (DXA), cardiorespiratory fitness by ergospirometer, and strength of upper and lower limbs by isometric dynamometer. The results show the effect of the intervention moments on the strength and oxygen consumption variables (time factor), considering the two study groups. Regarding the analysis of the interaction (group vs. time), there was a significant effect on the isometric extension strength of the left (p = 0.019) and right (p = 0.030) knees, with training (left: 10.4%; right: 12.4%) and detraining (left: −10.8%; right: −12.1%) effect in PLHA, when compared with the control group (left: 8.1 and 3.9%, respectively; right: 11.5 and −0.2%, respectively). In addition, there was a significant interaction on ventilatory threshold 1 (p = 0.002), indicating a significantly greater increase with training (27.3%) and decrease with detraining (−22.7%) in the PLHA group compared with the Control group (19.9 and −6.7%, respectively). In conclusion, combined training and the subsequent period of detraining caused similar responses in body composition, isometric strength, and cardiorespiratory fitness of PLHA and CG, except for the extensor strength of the lower limbs and ventilatory threshold 1, which presented positive effects on training and negative effects on detraining for PLHA. Clinical Trial Registration:www.ClinicalTrials.gov, identifier NCT03075332.
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- Department of Physical Education, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Brazil
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- Department of Physical Education, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Brazil.,Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Brazil
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The effects of a 12-week exercise programme for people living with HIV in Ethiopia. SPORT SCIENCES FOR HEALTH 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s11332-021-00801-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Global and Leisure-Time Physical Activity Levels Among People Living With HIV on Antiretroviral Therapy in Burundi: A Cross-sectional Study. J Assoc Nurses AIDS Care 2021; 32:674-681. [PMID: 33908406 DOI: 10.1097/jnc.0000000000000253] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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ABSTRACT The latest recommendations for HIV therapeutic management emphasize the importance of regular physical activity (PA). This cross-sectional study assessed the self-reported level of PA, amount of leisure time PA (LTPA), and the predictors of PA practiced in 257 people living with HIV (PLWH) in Burundi. The World Health Organization recommends 150 min of PA per week. In our study, 80.2% of the participants met this recommendation. Participants were more engaged in PA at work (436.8 ± 682.1 min/week) compared with leisure time (231.7 ± 383.8 min/week) and transportation (235.9 ± 496.5 min/week). Multivariate analysis revealed that men (β = -101.65; p = .01) who were white-collar workers (β = 67.21; p < .03) with higher education level (β = 274.21; p < .001) reported higher levels of LTPA than other groups. Integrating PA counseling into the routine care and implementing community-based exercise programs could enhance participation in PA in PLWH.
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Feasibility and Preliminary Effects of a Telerehabilitation Program for People Living With HIV: A Pilot Randomized Study. J Assoc Nurses AIDS Care 2020; 30:176-185. [PMID: 30822290 DOI: 10.1097/jnc.0000000000000005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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We investigated feasibility and preliminary effects of telerehabilitation for people living with HIV (PLWH) and taking antiretroviral therapy. We randomized 25 PLWH to either an endurance and resistance training exercise (ERTE) group or a control group. Endurance and resistance training exercise sessions occurred in a public fitness center, with online guidance and weekly telephone advice. The primary outcome was feasibility (recruitment and retention rates and safety). Secondary outcomes were assessed at baseline and 6 weeks according to the three International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health domains. Nine patients completed the ERTE program. Recruitment and retention rates were 93% and 69%, respectively. No adverse events occurred. After 6 weeks, percentage change in D-dimer was lower in the ERTE group, but not significantly after the Bonferroni correction. Other parameters were not different between the groups. Therefore, telerehabilitation is feasible in PLWH taking antiretroviral therapy; however, the performance of the program is still questioned, and future research is warranted.
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Dianatinasab M, Ghahri S, Dianatinasab A, Amanat S, Fararouei M. Effects of Exercise on the Immune Function, Quality of Life, and Mental Health in HIV/AIDS Individuals. ADVANCES IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 2020; 1228:411-421. [PMID: 32342474 DOI: 10.1007/978-981-15-1792-1_28] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Physical exercise is a common type of planned physical activity in order to enhance or maintain a person's physical fitness. Physical exercise may act as an effective strategy to take control of certain conditions associated with HIV-1 infection. HIV infection and its related treatments not only affect the immune system but also cause several musculoskeletal disorders including pre-sarcopenia or sarcopenia, myalgia, and low bone mineral density. Moderate- to high-intensity aerobic exercise, progressive resistance exercise, or a combination of both is considered as a complementary part of medical care and treatment of HIV-infected individuals. In the present chapter, the results of recent investigations regarding the effects of physical activity on muscle strength and function, mental health, and immune system of HIV infected individuals will be discussed.
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- Mostafa Dianatinasab
- Department of Epidemiology, Center for Health Related Social and Behavioral Sciences Research, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences, Shahroud, Iran.
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- Department of Sport Physiology, Shahrood University of Technology, Shahrood, Iran
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- Department of Biochemistry, Student Research Committee, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Nutrition, School of Health, Larestan University of Medical Sciences, Larestan, Iran
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- Faculty of Public Health, Department of Epidemiology, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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Willig A, Wright L, Galvin TA. Practice Paper of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: Nutrition Intervention and Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection. J Acad Nutr Diet 2019; 118:486-498. [PMID: 29477186 DOI: 10.1016/j.jand.2017.12.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2017] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Nutrition is an integral component of medical care for people living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/autoimmune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) (PLWHA). The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics supports integration of medical nutrition therapy into routine care for this population. Fewer PLWHA experience wasting and undernutrition, while the prevalence of obesity and other chronic diseases has increased significantly. Improved understanding of HIV infection's impact on metabolism and chronic inflammation has only increased the complexity of managing chronic HIV infection. Nutrition assessment should encompass food insecurity risk, changes in body composition, biochemical indices, and clinical indicators of comorbid disease. Side effects from current antiretroviral therapy regimens are less prevalent than with previous generations of therapy. However, micronutrient deficiencies and chronic anemia also remain significant nutritional risks for PLWHA, making vitamin and mineral supplementation necessary in cases of acute deficiency or food insecurity. Additional factors can impact HIV-related nutrition care among the pediatric population, older adults, minority groups, those co-infected with tuberculosis or hepatitis, and PLWHA in rural or underserved areas. Registered dietitian nutritionists and nutrition and dietetic technicians, registered should participate in multidisciplinary care to incorporate nutrition into the medical management of PLWHA.
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Mabweazara SZ, Leach LL, Ley C. Development of a context-sensitive physical activity intervention for persons living with HIV and AIDS of low socioeconomic status using the behaviour change wheel. BMC Public Health 2019; 19:774. [PMID: 31208375 PMCID: PMC6580554 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-019-7091-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2018] [Accepted: 05/31/2019] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Background Regular physical activity (PA) has been recommended for the management of HIV and AIDS. The purpose of this study was to develop a contextualised intervention for promoting PA among women living with HIV and AIDS (WLWHA) of low socioeconomic status (SES). A secondary aim of the study was to optimise the PA intervention using behavioural theory/ frameworks derived from preliminary studies and the literature. Methods The Behaviour Change Wheel (BCW) for designing behaviour change interventions was used. This method was further supplemented by evidence from the literature, systematic literature review (SLR), a concurrent mixed methods study and two cross-sectional studies. The SLR aided in determining the theoretical frameworks to inform the intervention, the specific PA behaviours to be targeted by the intervention, the intervention functions, the intervention policy category and the mode of delivery of the intervention. The concurrent mixed methods study was used to identify key factors that needed to change in order for participants to engage in regular PA. The first cross-sectional study was used to determine the gender to be targeted by the study. The second cross-sectional study was used to determine the domain and intensity of PA to target in the intervention. Results A face-to-face context-sensitive PA intervention employing 14 behavioural change techniques was designed. The PA intervention (a) utilised the Transtheoretical model of behaviour change and the Social Cognitive theory as the underpinning theoretical frameworks (b) included convenient PAs, such as walking, doing simple home-based exercises, engaging in activities of daily living or doing simple exercises at the community centre (c) used education, reward, training in PA, modelling exercise activities and enablement to increase the opportunity to engage in PA as intervention functions (d) used service provision as policy priorities, and (e) used a direct face-to-face mode of delivery. Conclusions The PA intervention emphasises behavioural techniques for increasing PA participation, such as goal-setting, self-monitoring, strategies for overcoming PA barriers, social support and rewards. The intervention employs strategies that highlight low-cost local PA resources and opportunities to help HIV infected women of low SES to participate in PA. The BCW provides a useful and comprehensive framework for the development of evidence and theory-based PA interventions for PLWHA of low SES. The BCW can thus be used in the development of interventions that ‘talk’ to policy by bridging the health inequality gap.
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- S Z Mabweazara
- Department of Sport, Recreation & Exercise Science, Faculty of Community and Health Sciences, University of the Western Cape, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Department of Sport, Recreation & Exercise Science, Faculty of Community and Health Sciences, University of the Western Cape, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Institute of Sport Science, University of Vienna, Auf der Schmelz 6, 1150, Vienna, Austria. .,Department of Health Sciences, University of Applied Sciences FH Campus Wien, Vienna, Austria.
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Erlandson KM, MaWhinney S, Wilson M, Gross L, McCandless SA, Campbell TB, Kohrt WM, Schwartz R, Brown TT, Jankowski CM. Physical function improvements with moderate or high-intensity exercise among older adults with or without HIV infection. AIDS 2018; 32:2317-2326. [PMID: 30134299 PMCID: PMC6170687 DOI: 10.1097/qad.0000000000001984] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Whether older people living with HIV (PLWH) can achieve similar functional benefits with exercise as their uninfected peers and the ideal intensity of exercise needed for these benefits are not known. DESIGN Sedentary adults (50-75 years) with or without HIV were recruited for 24 weeks of supervised endurance/resistance exercise. After 12 weeks of moderate-intensity exercise, participants were randomized to continue moderate-intensity or advance to high-intensity exercise for an additional 12 weeks. METHODS Outcomes by serostatus and exercise intensity (moderate, high) were compared using linear and mixed effects regression models and controlled for baseline values or week 12 values. RESULTS A total of 32 PLWH and 37 controls were enrolled; 27 PLWH (12 moderate/15 high) and 29 controls (15 moderate/14 high) completed 24 weeks. PLWH had significantly poorer physical function across nearly all baseline measures. Both groups had significant improvements in all functional measures. From 0 to 12 weeks, PLWH had significantly greater percentage improvements (mean, 95% confidence interval) than controls on VO2 max [5 (0, 10)%]; from 13 to 24 weeks, PLWH had significantly greater percentage improvements on stair climb [-5 (-10, -1)%], and the time to complete a 400-m walk [-3 (-5, -0)%]; all P less than 0.05. An interaction between exercise intensity and HIV serostatus was significant for measures of strength: PLWH randomized to high-intensity gained significantly more strength than moderate-intensity in bench and leg press [6 (0, 12)% and 10 (2, 17)% greater; both P < 0.05]; controls had similar gains regardless of intensity. CONCLUSION Both moderate-intensity and high-intensity exercise resulted in significant improvements in physical function; high-intensity exercise may impart greater strength benefits to PLWH.
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- Kristine M Erlandson
- Division of Infectious Diseases
- Division of Geriatric Medicine, Department of Medicine, School of Medicine
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- Department of Biostatistics, School of Public Health, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora
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- Department of Biostatistics, School of Public Health, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora
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- Department of Biostatistics, School of Public Health, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora
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- Division of Infectious Diseases
- Division of Geriatric Medicine, Department of Medicine, School of Medicine
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- Division of Geriatric Medicine, Department of Medicine, School of Medicine
- Eastern Colorado VA Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center, Denver, Colorado
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- Division of Geriatric Medicine, Department of Medicine, School of Medicine
- Eastern Colorado VA Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center, Denver, Colorado
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- Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, & Metabolism, Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland
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- College of Nursing, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado, USA
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Quigley A, Baxter L, Keeler L, MacKay-Lyons M. Using the Theoretical Domains Framework to identify barriers and facilitators to exercise among older adults living with HIV. AIDS Care 2018; 31:163-168. [PMID: 30021454 DOI: 10.1080/09540121.2018.1499860] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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People with HIV are living longer. However, co-morbidities are often more prevalent and severe than in the general population and have greater impacts on health status. Although compelling evidence exists about the health benefits of exercise in the HIV literature, many people living with HIV tend to be physically inactive. The purpose of this study was to use the Theoretical Domains Framework to investigate the barriers and facilitators to participation in exercise of older people living with HIV. This qualitative study involved in-depth, semi-structured interviews with 12 adults aged 45 years and older recruited from HIV organizations and health centres. Data were analyzed thematically using the Theoretical Domains Framework, and two investigators independently coded transcripts. Six prominent domains were identified from the interviews: Social influences, environmental context and resources, reinforcement, intentions, social and professional role, and knowledge. Themes emerging from the interviews fit into all 14 domains of the Theoretical Domains Framework, and 67% of themes fit into the six most prominent domains. The participants had a working knowledge of exercise and its health benefits but were unfamiliar with specific exercise parameters. The majority identified environmental or resource constraints as salient barriers for participation in exercise programmes. Co-morbidities, injuries, and the side effects of HIV disease and medication were also acknowledged as barriers. Stigma and discrimination from friends, family, people within the LGBTQ community, and health care providers were commonly discussed. Participants spoke of the importance of social support to facilitate participation in exercise programmes. Other facilitators included using technology and incorporating exercise into day-to-day activities. People aging with HIV experience many barriers to exercise. Those designing exercise interventions for people aging with HIV should incorporate strategies to address these obstacles.
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- Adria Quigley
- a Department of Health , Dalhousie University , Halifax , Canada
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- c Department of Community Health & Epidemiology , Dalhousie University , Halifax , Canada
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- d Department of Physiotherapy , Dalhousie University , Halifax , Canada.,e Department of Medicine , Dalhousie University , Halifax , Canada.,f Nova Scotia Health Authority , Halifax , Canada
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Voigt N, Cho H, Schnall R. Supervised Physical Activity and Improved Functional Capacity among Adults Living with HIV: A Systematic Review. J Assoc Nurses AIDS Care 2018; 29:667-680. [PMID: 29861318 DOI: 10.1016/j.jana.2018.05.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2018] [Accepted: 05/04/2018] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Physical activity (PA) combats the effects of multimorbidity and antiretroviral therapy in people living with HIV (PLWH), but PLWH often don't meet recommended PA guidelines. The purpose of our review was to investigate whether supervised PA improved functional capacity in PLWH. Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses were followed. Five databases were searched for randomized controlled trials in English, with participants ages 18 years and older, and a supervised PA intervention. A database search yielded 8,267 articles, with 15 eligible for review inclusion. We found a low risk of bias within and across studies. Combined aerobic/progressive resistance training (PRT) improved strength, cardiovascular, and flexibility outcomes; aerobic interventions alone showed no significant improvements; PRT improved strength outcomes; yoga or yoga/meditation showed no outcome differences; and t'ai chi showed cardiovascular and flexibility improvements. We found that supervised PA increased functional capacity in PLWH and that self-report was not a reliable assessment.
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Effectiveness of Progressive Resistive Exercise (PRE) in the context of HIV: systematic review and meta-analysis using the Cochrane Collaboration protocol. BMC Infect Dis 2017; 17:268. [PMID: 28403830 PMCID: PMC5389006 DOI: 10.1186/s12879-017-2342-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 73] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2016] [Accepted: 03/25/2017] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background HIV is increasingly considered a chronic illness. More individuals are living longer and aging with the health-related consequences associated with HIV and multi-morbidity. Exercise is a self-management approach that can promote health for people aging with HIV. We examined the safety and effectiveness of progressive resistive exercise (PRE) interventions on immunological, virological, cardiorespiratory, strength, weight, body composition, and psychological outcomes in adults living with HIV. Methods We conducted a systematic review using the Cochrane Collaboration protocol. Searching databases up to April 2013, we included randomized controlled trials that compared PRE with no exercise or another intervention performed at least three times per week for at least four weeks with adults living with HIV. Two reviewers independently determined study eligibility. We extracted data from included studies and assessed risk of bias using the Cochrane Collaboration risk of bias tool. Meta-analyses were conducted using random effects models with Review Manager (RevMan) computer software. Results Twenty studies met inclusion criteria (n = 764 participants at study completion); the majority of participants were men (77%) taking antiretroviral therapy (14/20 included studies). Exercise interventions included PRE alone (8 studies) or a combination of resistive and aerobic exercise (12 studies) ranging from 6 to 52 weeks in duration. Thirty-four meta-analyses were performed. Results demonstrated statistically significant improvements in cardiorespiratory status (maximum oxygen consumption, exercise time), strength (chest press, knee flexion), weight, and body composition (arm and thigh girth, leg muscle area) among exercisers versus non-exercisers. We found no significant differences in change in CD4 count and viral load. We were unable to perform meta-analyses for psychological outcomes however results from individual studies demonstrated improvements in health-related quality of life with exercisers compared with non-exercisers. Conclusions Performing progressive resistive exercise (PRE) or a combination of resistive and aerobic exercise at least three times per week for at least six weeks is safe and can lead to improvements in cardiorespiratory fitness, strength, weight, and body composition for adults with HIV. Exercise may be considered a safe and beneficial for enhancing the health of medically stable adults aging with HIV. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s12879-017-2342-8) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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Montgomery CA, Henning KJ, Kantarzhi SR, Kideckel TB, Yang CFM, O'Brien KK. Experiences participating in a community-based exercise programme from the perspective of people living with HIV: a qualitative study. BMJ Open 2017; 7:e015861. [PMID: 28377397 PMCID: PMC5387963 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2017-015861] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Our aim was to explore the experiences of engaging in a community-based exercise programme (CBEP) from the perspective of people living with HIV (PLWH). DESIGN We conducted a descriptive qualitative study using semistructured interviews. SETTING We recruited adults living with HIV who participated in a 16-week CBEP in Toronto, Canada. PARTICIPANTS 11 participants, the majority men (64%), with a median age of 52 years, and living with a median of 5 concurrent health conditions in addition to HIV participated in the study. OUTCOME MEASURES We asked participants about their overall experiences: strengths, limitations and perceived benefits of the CBEP; factors influencing participation and current level of exercise after completion of the CBEP. We administered a self-reported demographic questionnaire followed by the Rapid Assessment of Physical Activity (RAPA) questionnaire. We analysed interview data using thematic analysis. RESULTS We developed a framework that describes the experiences before, during and after the CBEP; and the perceived impact of the CBEP on health, which influenced the intent to, engagement in and sustainability of exercise among PLWH. Participants described the positive impact of the CBEP on their physical, mental and social health. Interviews were completed at a median of 6 months after the CBEP, when 9 participants reported ongoing engagement in exercise, but to a lesser extent than during the CBEP. Intrinsic and extrinsic factors facilitated or hindered engagement in exercise throughout all phases of the CBEP. The episodic nature of HIV and multimorbidity influenced engagement in exercise and posed challenges to re-engagement after periods of inactivity. CONCLUSIONS CBEPs provide an opportunity to enhance physical activity, perceived health outcomes and knowledge about exercise for PLWH. Community-based exercise is a strategy that may be used by health providers to promote engagement in sustained physical activity for PLWH.
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Rehabilitation Sciences Institute (RSI), University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation (IHPME), University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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dos Santos I, de Azevedo K, Silveira A, Leitão J, Bento T, da S. Dantas P, de Medeiros H, Knackfuss M. Physical activity and sleep of persons living with HIV/AIDS: A systematic review. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ramd.2016.08.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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Schäfer J, Young J, Calmy A, Nicca D, Hasse B, Brun Del Re C, Cavassini M, Bernasconi E, Schmidt-Trucksäss A, Bucher HC. High prevalence of physical inactivity among patients from the Swiss HIV Cohort Study. AIDS Care 2017; 29:1056-1061. [PMID: 28052699 DOI: 10.1080/09540121.2016.1274016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Physical activity (PA) can improve cardiorespiratory status, strength, body composition and quality of life for patients infected with HIV. Evidence from HIV-uninfected populations also shows that PA is associated with a lower risk of mortality, primarily death due to cardiovascular causes. There is, however, a lack of data on how physically active HIV-infected patients are. In this study, we assessed levels of self-reported PA over time in patients enrolled in the Swiss HIV Cohort Study, a large multicentre prospective observational cohort study. We included a total of 10,540 patients who completed at least one report of PA between December 2009 and November 2014 during routine clinical follow-up (scheduled every 6 months). In the first year after December 2009 there was a higher rate of non-response so these data are of a lesser reliability. Over the next four years, the percentage of patients reporting no free-time PA at all declined from 49% to 44%. In contrast, in two "Sport Switzerland" surveys of the general population in 2008 and 2014, the percentage of individuals reporting no sports activities at all was considerably lower and relatively stable over time (27% in 2008; 26% in 2014). In our analysis, the percentage of patients reporting sedentary activity at work increased from 23% to 26% over the four years. Subgroup findings suggest differences between women and men and between patients classified by their age, stage of infection and CD4 cell count. Integrating PA counselling into the routine care of HIV-infected patients and promoting PA among this population has the potential to improve the general state of health and quality of life for HIV-infected patients and reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease.
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- Juliane Schäfer
- a Basel Institute for Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University Hospital Basel, University of Basel , Basel , Switzerland.,b Department of Sport, Exercise and Health, Sports and Exercise Medicine , University of Basel , Basel , Switzerland
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- a Basel Institute for Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University Hospital Basel, University of Basel , Basel , Switzerland
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- c Division of Infectious Diseases , University Hospital Geneva , Geneva , Switzerland
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- d Division of Infectious Diseases and Hospital Epidemiology , Cantonal Hospital St Gallen , St Gallen , Switzerland.,e Institute of Nursing Science, University of Basel , Basel , Switzerland
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- f Division of Infectious Diseases and Hospital Epidemiology , University Hospital Zurich and University of Zurich , Zurich , Switzerland
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- g Department of Infectious Diseases , Bern University Hospital and University of Bern , Bern , Switzerland
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- h Division of Infectious Diseases , University Hospital Lausanne , Lausanne , Switzerland
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- i Division of Infectious Diseases , Regional Hospital of Lugano , Lugano , Switzerland
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- b Department of Sport, Exercise and Health, Sports and Exercise Medicine , University of Basel , Basel , Switzerland
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- a Basel Institute for Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University Hospital Basel, University of Basel , Basel , Switzerland.,j Division of Infectious Diseases and Hospital Epidemiology , University Hospital Basel, University of Basel , Basel , Switzerland
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Poton R, Polito M, Farinatti P. Effects of resistance training in HIV-infected patients: A meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. J Sports Sci 2016; 35:2380-2389. [PMID: 28001474 DOI: 10.1080/02640414.2016.1267389] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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The relative effects of resistance training (RT) upon muscle fitness and immune function among HIV-infected patients are uncertain. The purpose of this study was to perform a meta-analysis to determine the effects of RT upon muscle strength, muscle mass and CD4 cells count and to identify potential moderators of those outcomes in HIV-infected patients. Meta-analyses use random or fixed-effects model depending on the heterogeneity of effect sizes, complemented with Hedge's g correction factor. Thirteen trials were meta-analysed. Overall, RT increased muscle strength (35.5%, P < 0.01) and CD4 cell count (26.1%, P = 0.003) versus controls (P < 0.03), but not muscle mass (P = 0.051). Meta-regression followed by subgroup moderator analysis showed that gains in muscle strength followed a dose-response pattern with largest increase detected among trials with longer (24 weeks; 49.3%) than shorter intervention (<12 weeks; 39%), higher (Physiotherapy Evidence-Based Database [PEDro] scale = 6; 38.3%) than lower (PEDro = 5; 28.1%) quality, and longer (12 months; 59.7%) than shorter time under highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) (<6 months; 37.1%), (P < 0.01). RT appears to be efficacious to improve muscular strength (~35.5%) and CD4 cell count (~26.1%), but not muscle mass of HIV-infected patients. Effects upon strength were greater in studies with higher quality and among trials with longer RT and HAART.
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- Roberto Poton
- a Research Group of Cardiovascular Response and Exercise , Londrina State University , Londrina , Brazil
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- a Research Group of Cardiovascular Response and Exercise , Londrina State University , Londrina , Brazil
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- b Laboratory of Physical Activity and Health Promotion, Institute of Physical Education and Sports , University of Rio de Janeiro State , Rio de Janeiro , Brazil.,c Physical Activity Sciences Graduate Program , Salgado Oliveira University , Niteroi , Brazil
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Webel AR, Perazzo J, Decker M, Horvat-Davey C, Sattar A, Voss J. Physical activity is associated with reduced fatigue in adults living with HIV/AIDS. J Adv Nurs 2016; 72:3104-3112. [PMID: 27485463 PMCID: PMC5118117 DOI: 10.1111/jan.13084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/01/2016] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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AIMS The aim of this study was to describe the relationships among home-based physical activity, fatigue, sleep, gender and quality of life in people living with HIV/AIDS BACKGROUND: Fatigue is a common and distressing symptom among people living with HIV/AIDS. Few interventions exist that effectively reduce fatigue in this population. Physical activity has shown promise to reduce fatigue in other populations, but its impact on fatigue in HIV/AIDS has not yet been explored. DESIGN This study was conducted using a prospective, descriptive cohort design. METHODS Overall, 90 adults living with HIV/AIDS completed cross-sectional measures. Home-based physical activity was measured using a 7-day self-report diary. Fatigue was measured using the self-reported HIV-Related Fatigue Scale. Sleep was assessed using wrist actigraphy and quality of life was assessed using the HIV-Associated Quality of Life Scale. Data were collected from December 2012-April 2013 and analysed using correlations and multiple linear regression. RESULTS The number of minutes of home-based physical activity was significantly associated with reduced fatigue among people living with HIV/AIDS. In addition, increased fatigue was associated with decreased quality of life. No associations were found among fatigue, sleep or gender. CONCLUSIONS Our study demonstrates that physical activity in the home setting is an effective strategy to reduce fatigue among people living with HIV/AIDS. Future work developing and testing interventions to improve home-based physical activity in this population is needed.
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- Allison R. Webel
- Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, Case Western Reserve University, 10900 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44106-4904, USA, 012163683939, , Twitter: @allisonwebelPhD
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- Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, Case Western Reserve University
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- Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, Case Western Reserve University
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- School of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University
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- Sarah Cole Hirsh Center for Evidence-Based Practice, Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, Case Western Reserve University
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Vancampfort D, Mugisha J, Richards J, De Hert M, Lazzarotto AR, Schuch FB, Probst M, Stubbs B. Dropout from physical activity interventions in people living with HIV: a systematic review and meta-analysis. AIDS Care 2016; 29:636-643. [PMID: 27794625 DOI: 10.1080/09540121.2016.1248347] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Physical activity (PA) interventions have been shown to improve the health of people living with HIV (PLWH), yet treatment dropout poses an important challenge. We conducted a meta-analysis to investigate the prevalence and predictors of treatment dropout in PA interventions in PLWH. Electronic databases were searched for records up to September 2016. Randomized control trials of PA interventions in PLWH reporting dropout rates were included. Random effects meta-analysis and meta-regression analyses were employed. In 36 studies involving 49 PA intervention arms, 1128 PLWH were included (mean age = 41.6 years; 79.3% male; 39% White). The trim and fill adjusted treatment dropout rate was 29.3% (95% CI = 24.5-34.7%). There was a significant lower dropout rate in resistance training interventions compared with aerobic (p = 0.003) PA interventions, in studies utilizing supervised interventions throughout the study period (p < 0.001), and in studies using adequately qualified professionals (p < 0.001). Exerciser/participant variables that moderated higher dropout rates were a lower percentage of male participants (β = 1.15, standard error (SE) = 0.49, z = 2.0, p = 0.048), a lower body mass index(BMI) (β = 0.14, SE = 0.06, z = 2.16, p = 0.03), and a lower cardiorespiratory fitness (β = 0.10, SE = 0.04, z = 2.7, p = 0.006). The dropout from PA interventions is much higher in PLWH than in many other populations with chronic morbidities. Qualified professionals (i.e., exercise physiologists, physical educators, or physical therapists) should be incorporated as key care providers in the multidisciplinary care of HIV/AIDS and should prescribe supervised PA for PLWH in order to enhance adherence and reduce the burden of HIV/AIDS. Special attention should be given men, those with a higher BMI, and those with a lower cardiorespiratory fitness.
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- D Vancampfort
- a Department of Rehabilitation Sciences , KU Leuven - University of Leuven , Leuven , Belgium.,b University Psychiatric Center KU Leuven, KU Leuven - University of Leuven , Leuven-Kortenberg , Belgium
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- c Butabika National Referral and Mental Health Hospital , Kampala , Uganda.,d Department of Sociology and Social Administration , Kyambogo University , Kampala , Uganda
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- e School of Public Health & Charles Perkins Centre , University of Sydney , Sydney , NSW , Australia
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- b University Psychiatric Center KU Leuven, KU Leuven - University of Leuven , Leuven-Kortenberg , Belgium
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- g Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre , Porto Alegre , Brazil
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- a Department of Rehabilitation Sciences , KU Leuven - University of Leuven , Leuven , Belgium
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- h Physiotherapy Department , South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust , London , UK.,i Health Service and Population Research Department , Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN), King's College London, De Crespigny Park , London , UK
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O'Brien KK, Tynan AM, Nixon SA, Glazier RH. Effectiveness of aerobic exercise for adults living with HIV: systematic review and meta-analysis using the Cochrane Collaboration protocol. BMC Infect Dis 2016; 16:182. [PMID: 27112335 PMCID: PMC4845358 DOI: 10.1186/s12879-016-1478-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 145] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2015] [Accepted: 03/23/2016] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND People with HIV are living longer with the health-related consequences of HIV, multi-morbidity, and aging. Exercise is a key strategy that may improve or sustain health for people living with HIV. Our aim was to examine the safety and effectiveness of aerobic exercise interventions on immunological, virological, cardiorespiratory, strength, weight, body composition, and psychological outcomes in adults living with HIV. METHODS We conducted a systematic review using the Cochrane Collaboration protocol. We searched databases up to April 2013. We included randomized controlled trials comparing aerobic exercise with no exercise or another intervention performed at least three times per week for at least four weeks among adults living with HIV. Two reviewers independently determined study eligibility. Data were extracted from studies that met inclusion criteria using standardized forms. We assessed risk of bias using the Cochrane Collaboration's tool for assessing risk of bias. Outcomes were analyzed as continuous and meta-analyses conducted using random effects models with Review Manager (RevMan) computer software. RESULTS Twenty-four studies met inclusion criteria (n = 936 participants at study completion); the majority of participants were men (73 %) and the majority were taking antiretroviral therapy (19/24 included studies). The exercise intervention included aerobic exercise alone (11 studies) or a combination of aerobic and resistive exercise (13 studies) ranging from 5 to 52 weeks. Fifty-eight meta-analyses were performed. Main results indicated statistically significant improvements in selected outcomes of cardiorespiratory status (maximum oxygen consumption, exercise time), strength (chest press, knee flexion), body composition (lean body mass, percent body fat, leg muscle area), depression symptoms, and quality of life (SF-36 questionnaire) among exercisers compared with non-exercisers. No significant differences in change in CD4 count and viral load were found. CONCLUSIONS Performing aerobic exercise or a combination of aerobic and resistive exercise at least three times per week for at least five weeks is safe and can lead to improvements in cardiorespiratory fitness, strength, body composition and quality of life for adults with HIV. Aerobic exercise is safe and beneficial for adults living with HIV who are medically stable.
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- Kelly K O'Brien
- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Toronto, 500 University Avenue, Room 160, Toronto, ON, Canada. .,Rehabilitation Sciences Institute (RSI), University of Toronto, 500 University Avenue, Room 160, Toronto, ON, Canada. .,Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation (IHPME), University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
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- Centre for Research on Inner City Health, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Toronto, 500 University Avenue, Room 160, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Rehabilitation Sciences Institute (RSI), University of Toronto, 500 University Avenue, Room 160, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation (IHPME), University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Centre for Research on Inner City Health, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences, G1 06 2075 Bayview Ave, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Department of Family and Community Medicine, St. Michael's Hospital, 30 Bond Street, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of Toronto, 500 University Avenue, Toronto, ON, Canada
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Smit E, Wanke C, Dong K, Grotheer A, Hansen S, Skinner S, Tang AM. FRAILTY, FOOD INSECURITY, AND NUTRITIONAL STATUS IN PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV. J Frailty Aging 2016; 4:191-7. [PMID: 26689809 DOI: 10.14283/jfa.2015.50] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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BACKGROUND Nutritional status and food insecurity are associated with frailty in the general U.S. population, yet little is known about this in the aging population of people living with HIV (PLWH). OBJECTIVES Given the potential importance of nutrition and the amenability to intervention, we examined the association between nutritional status, food insecurity, and frailty in PLWH. DESIGN Cross sectional study. SETTING Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A. PARTICIPANTS 50 PLWH, age ≥45 years, recruited from a cohort study examining risk factors for cardiovascular disease. MEASUREMENTS Frailty, duration of HIV, use of antiretroviral therapy, disease history, food insecurity, physical function, and physical activity were assessed by questionnaire. Dietary intake was assessed using 3-day food records. Blood was drawn for CD4+ cell count, hemoglobin, hematocrit, and lipid levels. Physical measurements included height, weight, and skinfold thickness. RESULTS The prevalence of frailty was 16% (n=8), 44% were pre-frail (n=22) and 40% were not frail (n=20). The number of reported difficulties with 20 activities of daily living was highest in frail (mean 10.4±3.9 SD), followed by pre-frail (6.5±4.6), and lowest in not frail participants (2.0±2.3). Seven (88%) of the frail PLWH lost weight with an average weight loss of 22.9 pounds; 6 (75%) reported unintentional weight loss, and all 6 of these met the frailty criteria for weight loss of 10 or more pounds. Nine (45%) of the not frail PLWH reported losing weight with an average weight loss of 6.2 pounds; 5 (23%) reported unintentional weight loss of <10 pounds. Frail PLWH were more likely to report being food insecure than not frail PLWH (63% vs. 10%, p=0.02), and tended to have lower energy intake than not frail PLWH. CONCLUSION Research is needed on targeted interventions to improve food security and activities of daily living in PLWH for both the prevention and improvement of frailty.
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- School of Biological and Population Health Sciences, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, USA
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- Department of Public Health and Community Medicine, Tufts School of Medicine, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Public Health and Community Medicine, Tufts School of Medicine, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Public Health and Community Medicine, Tufts School of Medicine, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Public Health and Community Medicine, Tufts School of Medicine, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Public Health and Community Medicine, Tufts School of Medicine, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Public Health and Community Medicine, Tufts School of Medicine, Boston, MA, USA
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Lifestyle Medicine and HIV-Infected Patients. LIFESTYLE MEDICINE 2016. [DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-24687-1_32] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Leach LL, Bassett SH, Smithdorf G, Andrews BS, Travill AL. A Systematic Review of the Effects of Exercise Interventions on Body Composition in HIV+ Adults. Open AIDS J 2015; 9:66-79. [PMID: 26587075 PMCID: PMC4645834 DOI: 10.2174/1874613601509010066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2015] [Revised: 08/08/2015] [Accepted: 08/16/2015] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Over the years, physical activity and exercise have been used to positively impact the health and quality of life of persons infected with HIV and, more recently, has been associated with a spectrum of body composition changes. The aim of this review was to examine the effects of various exercise interventions on body composition in HIV positive adults, using a search strategy of randomized, controlled trials (RCTs). A systematic review was performed by five independent reviewers using a predetermined protocol adapted from previous research for assessing the articles for inclusion, the extracted data, and methodological quality. Eight RCTs involving 430 (26% female) HIV positive adults performing exercise a minimum of thrice weekly for at least six weeks were finally selected: Four were progressive resistance training (PRT) studies, three were aerobic training (AT) studies, and one involved yoga. In the PRT studies, there were significant increases in three anthropometric measures, namely, body mass, sum of skinfolds and sum of limb girths. In the AT studies, significant decreases were found in seven anthropometric measures, namely, body mass index, waist-hip ratio, body mass, triceps skinfold, waist circumference and sum of skinfolds. With yoga, the changes were non-significant. Exercise contributes to improved body composition and, when applied safely, appears to be beneficial for adults living with HIV/AIDS. However, these findings should be interpreted cautiously due to the relatively few RCTs published to date. Future studies would benefit from increased attention to sample size, female participants, participant follow-up, complete statistical analysis and intention-to-treat analysis.
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- L L Leach
- Department of Sport, Recreation and Exercise Science, University of the Western Cape, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Department of Sport, Recreation and Exercise Science, University of the Western Cape, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Department of Sport, Recreation and Exercise Science, University of the Western Cape, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Department of Sport, Recreation and Exercise Science, University of the Western Cape, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Department of Sport, Recreation and Exercise Science, University of the Western Cape, Cape Town, South Africa
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Ley C, Leach L, Barrio MR, Bassett S. Effects of an exercise programme with people living with HIV: research in a disadvantaged setting. AJAR-AFRICAN JOURNAL OF AIDS RESEARCH 2015; 13:313-9. [PMID: 25555097 DOI: 10.2989/16085906.2014.961937] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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This study aimed to analyse the physical health effects of a community based 10-week physical activity programme with people living with HIV. It was developed, implemented and evaluated in a disadvantaged community in South Africa. A pre-post research design was chosen. Major recruitment and adherence challenges resulted in a small sample. Among the 23 participants who took part in both baseline and final testing, compliant participants (n = 12) were compared to non-compliant participants (n = 11). Immunological (CD4, viral load), anthropometric (height, weight, skinfolds and waist to hip ratio), muscular strength (h1RM) and cardiopulmonary fitness (time on treadmill) parameters were measured. The compliant and non-compliant groups were not different at baseline. Muscular strength was the parameter most influenced by compliance with the physical activity programme (F = 4.516, p = 0.047). Weight loss and improvement in cardiopulmonary fitness were restricted by the duration of the programme, compliance and influencing factors (e.g. nutrition, medication). The increase in strength is significant and meaningful in the context, as the participants' goals were to look healthy and strong to avoid HIV related stigma. The improvements in appearance were a motivational factor, especially since the changes were made visible in a short time. Practical implications for health promotion are described. More research contextualised in disadvantaged settings is needed.
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- Clemens Ley
- a Universität Wien, Institut für Sportwissenschaft , Auf der Schmelz 6a, 1150 Wien , Austria
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Montoya JL, Wing D, Knight A, Moore DJ, Henry BL. Development of an mHealth Intervention (iSTEP) to Promote Physical Activity among People Living with HIV. J Int Assoc Provid AIDS Care 2015; 14:471-5. [PMID: 26307212 DOI: 10.1177/2325957415601505] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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A randomized controlled trial is being conducted in the United States to test the efficacy of a personalized interactive mobile health intervention (iSTEP) designed to increase physical activity (PA) and improve neurocognitive functioning among HIV-positive persons. This article describes an initial qualitative study performed to develop iSTEP for the HIV-positive population, including assessment of PA barriers and facilitators. Two focus groups, with 9 and 12 unique HIV-positive individuals, respectively, were administered to evaluate barriers limiting PA and potential iSTEP content created to encourage greater PA. Group discussions revealed prominent PA barriers, including HIV symptoms (neuropathy, lipoatrophy), antiretroviral medication effects, and fatigue; significant PA facilitators included self-monitoring and family support. Participants provided feedback on strategies to increase PA and expressed positive support for a mobile intervention adapted to personal priorities. These findings will assist the development of novel PA interventions focused on treating the epidemic of HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders.
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- Jessica L Montoya
- SDSU/UCSD Joint Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology, San Diego, CA, USA
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- Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, School of Medicine, Exercise and Physical Activity Resource Center (EPARC), University of California, San Diego, San Diego, CA, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, University of California, San Diego, San Diego, CA, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, University of California, San Diego, San Diego, CA, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, University of California, San Diego, San Diego, CA, USA
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Wirth MD, Jaggers JR, Dudgeon WD, Hébert JR, Youngstedt SD, Blair SN, Hand GA. Association of Markers of Inflammation with Sleep and Physical Activity Among People Living with HIV or AIDS. AIDS Behav 2015; 19:1098-107. [PMID: 25399034 DOI: 10.1007/s10461-014-0949-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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This study examined associations of sleep and minutes spent in moderate-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) with C-reactive protein (CRP) and interleukin (IL)-6 among persons living with HIV. Cross-sectional analyses (n = 45) focused on associations of inflammatory outcomes (i.e., CRP and IL-6) with actigraph-derived sleep duration, latency, and efficiency; sleep onset; wake time; and wake-after-sleep-onset; as well as MVPA. Least square means for CRP and IL-6 by levels of sleep and MVPA were computed from general linear models. Individuals below the median of sleep duration, above the median for sleep onset, and below the median of MVPA minutes had higher CRP or IL-6 levels. Generally, individuals with both low MVPA and poor sleep characteristics had higher inflammation levels than those with more MVPA and worse sleep. Understanding the combined impact of multiple lifestyle/behavioral factors on inflammation could inform intervention strategies to reduce inflammation and therefore, chronic disease risk.
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- Michael D Wirth
- The South Carolina Statewide Cancer Prevention and Control Program, University of South Carolina, 915 Greene Street, Room 233, Columbia, SC, 29208, USA,
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Webel AR, Barkley J, Longenecker CT, Mittelsteadt A, Gripshover B, Salata RA. A cross-sectional description of age and gender differences in exercise patterns in adults living with HIV. J Assoc Nurses AIDS Care 2014; 26:176-86. [PMID: 25249267 DOI: 10.1016/j.jana.2014.06.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2014] [Accepted: 06/29/2014] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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People living with HIV (PLWH) are living longer and are at greater risk for chronic comorbidities (e.g., cardiovascular disease, cancer) compared to those not living with HIV. Regular, sustained exercise can prevent and/or mitigate the severity of these comorbidities. Our purpose was to describe patterns of planned exercise implemented in the home setting (i.e., free-living exercise) in PLWH by gender and age. PLWH (n = 102) completed a sociodemographic survey and a 7-day exercise diary documenting daily exercise duration, frequency, and intensity. Women exercised an average of 2.4 (interquartile range [IQR] 0.5-6.0) hours per week compared to men, who exercised 3.5 (IQR 0.5-7.5) hours per week (p = .18). This relationship was particularly evident during middle adulthood for women versus for men (p = .05). PLWH exercised regularly but at less than recommended levels. This is among the first evidence describing free-living exercise patterns of PLWH.
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OBJECTIVES To assess changes in locomotor function in HIV-infected patients and to evaluate the determinants of variations in lower limb muscle performance. DESIGN Longitudinal study within the ANRS CO3 Aquitaine Cohort. METHODS Standardized locomotor tests, including global functional capacity [6-min walk distance (6MWD)] and lower limb muscle performance tests [five times sit-to-stand (5STS) test], were performed in HIV-infected adults at baseline and 2-year follow-up. Evolution of performances and determinants of 5STS time were studied in linear mixed-effects models. RESULTS At baseline (354 patients, 90% on antiretroviral treatment), median 5STS time was 9.8 s and 6MWD 549 m. Poorer performances were associated with falls, reported by 12% of 178 patients at follow-up. Estimated mean deterioration was +0.24 s/year (P < 10) for 5STS time and -11 m/year (P < 10) for 6MWD. In multivariable analyses, older age was associated with worse baseline 5STS time (+0.47 s/10-year age increase; P = 10), but not with further deterioration. Deterioration was greater in prior injecting drug users compared to others (difference in slope +0.62 s/year; P = 0.04). 5STS time at any time point was worse in patients with history of cerebral AIDS conditions (+2.47 s; P < 10) and diabetes (+0.95 s; P = 0.02) than in others. No significant associations were found for antiretroviral treatment type, viral load or CD4 cell count. CONCLUSION Compared to published data from healthy persons of similar age, baseline 5STS time and 6MWD were poorer in HIV-infected adults and associated with subsequent falls. Test performances deteriorated further over time. Age, diabetes, neurologic complications and injection drug use, rather than virologic factors, contribute to variations in lower limb muscle performance.
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O'Brien KK, Solomon P, Trentham B, MacLachlan D, MacDermid J, Tynan AM, Baxter L, Casey A, Chegwidden W, Robinson G, Tran T, Wu J, Zack E. Evidence-informed recommendations for rehabilitation with older adults living with HIV: a knowledge synthesis. BMJ Open 2014; 4:e004692. [PMID: 24833687 PMCID: PMC4024604 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2013-004692] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE Our aim was to develop evidence-informed recommendations for rehabilitation with older adults living with HIV. DESIGN We conducted a knowledge synthesis, combining research evidence specific to HIV, rehabilitation and ageing, with evidence on rehabilitation interventions for common comorbidities experienced by older adults with HIV. METHODS We included highly relevant HIV-specific research addressing rehabilitation and ageing (stream A) and high-quality evidence on the effectiveness of rehabilitation interventions for common comorbidities experienced by older adults ageing with HIV (stream B). We extracted and synthesised relevant data from the evidence to draft evidence-informed recommendations for rehabilitation. Draft recommendations were refined based on people living with HIV (PLHIV) and clinician experience, values and preferences, reviewed by an interprofessional team for Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) (quality) rating and revision and then circulated to PLHIV and clinicians for external endorsement and final refinement. We then devised overarching recommendations to broadly guide rehabilitation with older adults living with HIV. RESULTS This synthesis yielded 8 overarching and 52 specific recommendations. Thirty-six specific recommendations were derived from 108 moderate-level or high-level research articles (meta-analyses and systematic reviews) that described the effectiveness of rehabilitation interventions for comorbidities that may be experienced by older adults with HIV. Recommendations addressed rehabilitation interventions across eight health conditions: bone and joint disorders, cancer, stroke, cardiovascular disease, mental health challenges, cognitive impairments, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and diabetes. Sixteen specific recommendations were derived from 42 research articles specific to rehabilitation with older adults with HIV. The quality of evidence from which these recommendations were derived was either low or very low, consisting primarily of narrative reviews or descriptive studies with small sample sizes. Recommendations addressed approaches to rehabilitation assessment and interventions, and contextual factors to consider for rehabilitation with older adults living with HIV. CONCLUSIONS These evidence-informed recommendations provide a guide for rehabilitation with older adults living with HIV.
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- Kelly K O'Brien
- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- School of Rehabilitation Science, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Canadian Working Group on HIV and Rehabilitation, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- School of Rehabilitation Science, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- School of Rehabilitation Science, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Canadian Working Group on HIV and Rehabilitation, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, University College Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Canadian Working Group on HIV and Rehabilitation, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Women's College Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- St Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Canadian Working Group on HIV and Rehabilitation, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Schafer JJ, Manlangit K, Squires KE. Bone health and human immunodeficiency virus infection. Pharmacotherapy 2013; 33:665-82. [PMID: 23553497 DOI: 10.1002/phar.1257] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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Low bone mineral density is common among persons with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, and studies reporting increased fracture rates in this patient population are emerging. The causes of low bone mineral density, osteoporosis, and fractures in persons with HIV are likely multifactorial, involving traditional risk factors, HIV infection, and exposure to antiretroviral treatment. Specific antiretrovirals such as tenofovir may cause a greater loss of bone mineral density compared with other agents and have recently been linked to an increased risk for fracture. As a result, recent treatment guidelines suggest that clinicians consider avoiding tenofovir as initial therapy in postmenopausal women. Evaluating bone mineral density and vitamin D status in persons with HIV may be important steps in identifying those requiring pharmacotherapy; however, the appropriate timing for bone mineral density and vitamin D screening is uncertain, as is the appropriate method of replacing vitamin D in HIV-positive patients who are deficient. Further study is necessary to definitively determine the approach to evaluating bone health and managing low bone mineral density and vitamin D deficiency in patients with HIV infection.
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- Jason J Schafer
- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Jefferson School of Pharmacy, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107-5233, USA.
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Botros D, Somarriba G, Neri D, Miller TL. Interventions to address chronic disease and HIV: strategies to promote exercise and nutrition among HIV-infected individuals. Curr HIV/AIDS Rep 2013; 9:351-63. [PMID: 22933247 DOI: 10.1007/s11904-012-0135-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Food insecurity, micronutrient deficits, dyslipidemia, insulin resistance, obesity, cardiovascular disease, and bone disorders complicate the treatment of HIV infection. Nutrition and exercise interventions can be effective in ameliorating these symptoms that are associated with HIV and antiretroviral therapy (ART). In this literature review, we examine the most recent nutrition and exercise interventions for HIV-infected patients. Macronutrient supplementation can be useful in treating malnutrition and wasting. Multivitamin (vitamin B complex, vitamin C, and vitamin E) supplements and vitamin D may improve quality of life and decrease morbidity and mortality. Nutritional counseling and exercise interventions are effective for treating obesity, fat redistribution, and metabolic abnormalities. Physical activity interventions improve body composition, strength, and fitness in HIV-infected individuals. Taken collectively, the evidence suggests that a proactive approach to nutrition and physical activity guidance and interventions can improve outcomes and help abrogate the adverse metabolic, cardiovascular, and psychological consequences of HIV and its treatments.
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- Diana Botros
- Division of Pediatric Clinical Research, Department of Pediatrics (D820), University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, Batchelor Children's Research Institute, PO Box 016820, Miami, FL 33101, USA.
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Trepka MJ, Niyonsenga T, Maddox L, Lieb S, Lutfi K, Pavlova-McCalla E. Community poverty and trends in racial/ethnic survival disparities among people diagnosed with AIDS in Florida, 1993-2004. Am J Public Health 2013; 103:717-26. [PMID: 23409892 DOI: 10.2105/ajph.2012.300930] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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OBJECTIVES We described the racial/ethnic disparities in survival among people diagnosed with AIDS in Florida from 1993 to 2004, as the availability of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) became widespread. We determined whether these disparities decreased after controlling for measures of community-level socioeconomic status. METHODS We compared survival from all causes between non-Hispanic Blacks and non-Hispanic Whites vis-a-vis survival curves and Cox proportional hazards models controlling for demographic, clinical, and area-level poverty factors. RESULTS Racial/ethnic disparities in survival peaked for those diagnosed during the early implementation of HAART (1996-1998) with a Black-to-White hazard ratio (HR) of 1.72 (95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.62, 1.83) for males and 1.40 (95% CI = 1.24, 1.59) for females. These HRs declined significantly to 1.48 (95% CI = 1.35, 1.64) for males and nonsignificantly to 1.25 (95% CI = 1.05, 1.48) for females in the 2002 to 2004 diagnosis cohort. Disparities decreased significantly for males but not females when controlling for baseline demographic factors and CD4 count and percentage, and became nonsignificant in the 2002 to 2004 cohort after controlling for area poverty. CONCLUSIONS Area poverty appears to play a role in racial/ethnic disparities even after controlling for demographic factors and CD4 count and percentage.
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- Mary Jo Trepka
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Robert Stempel College of Public Health and Social Work, Florida International University, Miami, FL 33199, USA.
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Webel AR, Moore SM, Hanson JE, Salata RA. The Rationale, Design, and Initial Efficacy of SystemCHANGE ™ -HIV: A Systems-Based Intervention to Improve Physical Activity in People Living with HIV. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2013; 4. [PMID: 24383041 PMCID: PMC3875215 DOI: 10.4172/2155-6113.1000200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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The purpose of this paper was to describe SystemCHANGE™-HIV, a novel self-management intervention for people living with HIV (PLWH) and provide evidence of its initial efficacy to improve physical activity. The rationale and design of the SystemCHANGE™-HIV intervention were reviewed. Intervention detail, including its historical use, learning exercises and content, were provided. Forty PLWH participated in this pilot study, using a randomized clinical trial design. Intervention participants increased their physical activity by 300 Metabolic Equivalent minutes per week, compared to the control condition. Additionally, 70% of intervention participants increased their physical activity, whereas 65% of control subjects either had no change or experienced a decrease in physical activity. SystemCHANGE™-HIV is an innovative intervention for PLWH, representing a new paradigm in health behavior change. Findings support its potential to increase physical activity in PLWH. Future work should refine and rigorously test the effect of this intervention.
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- Allison R Webel
- Clinical Research Scholar, Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Professor, Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Departments of Anthropology and Public Health, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Professor and Executive Vice-Chair, Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases and HIV Medicine, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, USA
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Ley C, Barrio MR. A narrative review of research on the effects of physical activity on people living with HIV and opportunities for health promotion in disadvantaged settings. AJAR-AFRICAN JOURNAL OF AIDS RESEARCH 2012; 11:123-33. [DOI: 10.2989/16085906.2012.698079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Lagrange RD, Mitchell SJ, Lewis M, Abramowitz S, D'Angelo LJ. Health Protective Behaviors among Young People Living with HIV/AIDS. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2012; S1. [PMID: 23293748 DOI: 10.4172/2155-6113.s1-013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Young people living with HIV/AIDS (YPLH) in the post-HAART era have the potential to manage their HIV as a chronic illness rather than as an almost inevitable terminal disease. However, little is known about behaviors YPLH can engage in to promote or protect health beyond taking anti-retroviral (ARV) medicines. The current study fills an important gap in existing research by identifying correlates of Health Protective Behaviors (HPB) within an urban sample of YPLH. Participants (n=134) were recruited from two pediatric clinics serving adolescents living with HIV who met the following criteria: HIV-infected and aware of their status, 13-24 years old, residing in the Washington, DC metropolitan area, currently prescribed ARV or due to begin ARV within 3 months, and able to understand and sign a written consent form. Each participant was interviewed via Audio computer-assisted self-interview (ACASI) and reported the percentage of possible time they engaged in six HPB during the prior month using a 10-point scale (e.g., 5=50%). Results indicate that most patients engaged in the measured health protective behaviors more than half the time, although patients 18 and older engaged in all HPB less frequently than their younger counterparts. Patients with adherence > 90% were far more likely to engage in HPB than those with poorer adherence. The age differences in HPB highlight a need for broader scaffolding in the transition to independent living and adult health care. Given the relationship between adherence and HPB, the establishment and maintenance of healthy lifestyle practices early in adolescence can translate into positive long-term health outcomes.
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- Ricardo D Lagrange
- Center for Clinical and Community Research, Children's National Medical Center, Washington, DC, USA
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