scholarly journals Benefits of a 12 week physical activity programme on muscle and bone health in people living with HIV

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matteo Bonato ◽  
Laura Galli ◽  
Simona Bossolasco ◽  
Cecilia Bertocchi ◽  
Giuseppe Balconi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Bone Health ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Physical Activity Programme ◽  
Living With Hiv

scholarly journals Perceptions, Facilitators And Barriers of Physical Activity Among People Living With HIV: A Qualitative Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brenda Kitilya ◽  
Erica Sanga ◽  
George PrayGod ◽  
Robert Peck ◽  
Bazil B Kavishe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Gender Stereotypes ◽  
Ecological Model ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Facilitators And Barriers ◽  
Living With Hiv

Abstract BackgroundPeople Living with HIV (PLWH) have low levels of physical activity. Understanding of perceptions, facilitators and barriers of physical activity in this population is of importance for future perspectives in developing contextual based intervention to improve physical activity in PLWH. MethodThis study explored perceptions, facilitators and barriers of physical activity in PLWH using sixteen in-depth interviews and three focus group discussions conducted in Mwanza, Tanzania. The interviews and discussions were audio recorded, transcribed and translated into English. Transcripts were coded and analysed deductively using thematic content analysis. The themes were interpreted and presented using the social ecological model. ResultsForty-three PLWH age 23-61 years old participated in this study. The findings showed that, PLWH perceived physical activity was beneficial to their health and that their perceptions and practices were rooted within the existing gender stereotypes and roles in the community. In addition to that, house-chores and income generating activities were perceived as sufficient physical activity to achieve adequate levels of physical activity. As facilitators, social support and interactions from family and friends were appraised positively as motivating factors of physical activity in this population. Indeed, at individual to community/environmental levels, PLWH reported barriers of physical activity were lack of time, money, and availability of facilities, as well as lack of social groups participating in physical activity in the communities and inadequate information on physical activity from health care providers at ART clinics. HIV disease was not reported as a main barrier of physical activity but rather stipulated from family members as a reason not to support physical activity in PLWH. ConclusionThe findings demonstrated differing perceptions, facilitators and barriers of physical activity among PLWH. Interventions addressing physical activity awareness, gender stereotypes and roles relating to physical activity performances from individual to community level, building supportive environment and infrastructures are needed to elevate physical activity levels in PLWH particularly in low and -middle income countries.

Effectiveness of Medical Nutrition Therapy to Improve Dietary Habits for Promoting Bone Health in People Living with Chronic HIV

2020 ◽  
Vol 76 (5) ◽  
pp. 313-321
Author(s):  
Alongkote Singhato ◽  
Somjet Khongkhon ◽  
Narisa Rueangsri ◽  
Uraiporn Booranasuksakul
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin D ◽  
Bone Health ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Nutrition Therapy ◽  
Control Group ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Medical Nutrition Therapy ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Medical Nutrition

<b><i>Introduction:</i></b> Previous studies have established the risk of bone loss among people living with HIV affected by antiretroviral therapy drug side effects and inadequate nutrient intake. Until recently, there have been limits on using the medical nutrition therapy (MNT) to improve dietary habits for promoting bone health among people living with HIV. This was a randomized controlled trial study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of MNT in improving the bone health in people living with HIV by promoting dietary habits. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> PLHIV at Queen Savang Vadhana Memorial Hospital were randomly grouped (by quota sampling) into the MNT group (intervention group) and the control group. One hundred and thirty PLHIV were recruited to participate in this study by convenient sampling. Sixty-five participants of the MNT group made a total of 6 appointments (for 12 weeks) to meet registered dietitians for receiving MNT to improve dietary habits for improving bone health, while 65 participants in the control group received only routine care at the hospital service center. <b><i>Results:</i></b> In general, participants in the MNT group had significant increase in the amounts of calcium, vitamin D, potassium, and phosphorus intakes and length of exercise after the final week compared with before intervention. Also, they had significantly higher amount of nutrient intakes (calcium, vitamin D, potassium, and phosphorus) and length of exercise than the control group after finishing the final week of the experiment. <b><i>Conclusion:</i></b> In conclusion, MNT is effective for improving food habits and physical activity to promote bone health among people living with HIV.

scholarly journals Physical activity and quality of life in people living with HIV

AIDS Care ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 31 (5) ◽  
pp. 589-598 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kevin Martin ◽  
Fernando Naclerio ◽  
Bettina Karsten ◽  
Jaime H. Vera
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Living With Hiv

scholarly journals Global physical activity levels among people living with HIV: a systematic review and meta-analysis

2016 ◽  
Vol 40 (4) ◽  
pp. 388-397 ◽  
Author(s):  
Davy Vancampfort ◽  
James Mugisha ◽  
Marc De Hert ◽  
Michel Probst ◽  
Joseph Firth ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Physical Activity Levels ◽  
Living With Hiv

scholarly journals Physical activity trends and metabolic health outcomes in people living with HIV in the US, 2008–2015

2020 ◽  
Vol 63 (2) ◽  
pp. 170-177 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amanda L. Willig ◽  
Allison R. Webel ◽  
Andrew O. Westfall ◽  
Emily B. Levitan ◽  
Heidi M. Crane ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Metabolic Health ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
The Us ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Activity Trends
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