Increased detection of HBV DNA in HBsAg-positive and HBsAg-negative South African HIV/AIDS patients enrolling for highly active antiretroviral therapy at a Tertiary Hospital

2009 ◽  
Vol 81 (3) ◽  
pp. 406-412 ◽  
Author(s):  
Azwidowi Lukhwareni ◽  
Rosemary J. Burnett ◽  
S. Gloria Selabe ◽  
M. Olga Mzileni ◽  
M. Jeffrey Mphahlele
Keyword(s):  
Antiretroviral Therapy ◽  
South African ◽  
Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy ◽  
Tertiary Hospital ◽  
Hbv Dna ◽  
Aids Patients ◽  
Highly Active ◽  
Hiv Aids

scholarly journals Influence of Spirituality and Religion on Adherence to Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy in Adult HIV/AIDS Patients in Calabar, Nigeria

2017 ◽  
Vol 03 ◽  
pp. 48
Author(s):  
Agam Ebaji Ayuk ◽  
Ndifreke Udonwa ◽  
Abraham Gyuse ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Illness ◽  
Antiretroviral Therapy ◽  
Religious Coping ◽  
Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy ◽  
Aids Patients ◽  
Strict Adherence ◽  
Highly Active ◽  
Spirituality And Religion ◽  
Positive Religious Coping ◽  
Hiv Aids

The emergence of a chronic medical illness such as Human Immune Deficiency Virus and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) may be the time when people turn to the Sacred through spirituality and religion. HIV is a chronic illness that requires strict adherence to medication regimens that may be influenced by spirituality/religion. This study was aimed at finding the association between spirituality/religion and adherence to highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) in adult HIV/AIDS patients. This is a cross-sectional descriptive study of 370 patients. Adherence was measured using an adapted adult AIDS clinical trial group (AACTG) and visual analogue scale (VAS) tools. Spirituality was assessed using Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy-Spirituality Expanded (FACIT-Sp-Ex) scale, religiosity with Duke University Religion index (DUREL), and religious coping with Brief Religious Coping (RCOPE) scale. Adherence rates were 86.2 and 43.8% using AACTG and VAS tools, respectively. Statistical significant correlation was found between spirituality and adherence to HAART (r = 0.265; p = 0.00). Also, significant correlation was found between positive religious coping and adherence (r = 0.15, p = 0.003). Odds ratio indicated that female respondents were 1.6 times more likely to be adherent, compared with males. Similarly, every unit rise in spirituality score yielded a 1.3 times increased likelihood of adherence to HAART on multiple logistic regression of adherence to HAART with relevant predictors. Both spirituality and positive religious coping have positive influence on optimal adherence. Therefore, the training of health care personnel to assess and provide spiritual care and involvement of chaplains/religious leaders is advocated for improved adherence.

scholarly journals Enteric parasitic infections in HIV/AIDS patients before and after the highly active antiretroviral therapy

2008 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tatiana Paschoalette Rodrigues Bachur ◽  
Josias Martins Vale ◽  
Ivo Castelo Branco Coêlho ◽  
Telma Régia Bezerra Sales de Queiroz ◽  
Cristina de Souza Chaves
Keyword(s):  
Antiretroviral Therapy ◽  
Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy ◽  
Parasitic Infections ◽  
Aids Patients ◽  
Highly Active ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Hiv Aids

Prevalence of Oral Lesions in HIV/AIDS Patients Undergoing Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy

2015 ◽  
Vol 120 (2) ◽  
pp. e108 ◽  
Author(s):  
CIRO DANTAS SOARES ◽  
NICOLE CARLA SILVA SIQUEIRA ◽  
JALLYDA KALLYNE CÂMARA DE SOUSA ◽  
INGRID GÓIS FILGUEIRA ◽  
FLÁVIO ROBERTO GUERRA SEABRA ◽  
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Keyword(s):  
Antiretroviral Therapy ◽  
Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy ◽  
Oral Lesions ◽  
Aids Patients ◽  
Highly Active ◽  
Hiv Aids

Factors Predictive of 30-Day Postoperative Mortality in HIV/AIDS Patients in the Era of Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy

2012 ◽  
Vol 256 (1) ◽  
pp. 170-176 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sam M. Wiseman ◽  
Jamie I. Forrest ◽  
Joe E. Chan ◽  
Wendy Zhang ◽  
Benita Yip ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antiretroviral Therapy ◽  
Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy ◽  
Postoperative Mortality ◽  
Aids Patients ◽  
Highly Active ◽  
Hiv Aids

scholarly journals Lipodystrophy in HIV/AIDS patients with different levels of physical activity while on antiretroviral therapy

2011 ◽  
Vol 44 (4) ◽  
pp. 420-424 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aline Francielle Mota Segatto ◽  
Ismael Forte Freitas Junior ◽  
Vanessa Ribeiro dos Santos ◽  
Kelly Cristina Pinto Alves ◽  
Dulce Aparecida Barbosa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Antiretroviral Therapy ◽  
Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy ◽  
Protective Factor ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Aids Patients ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Highly Active ◽  
Treatment And Prevention ◽  
Hiv Aids

INTRODUCTION: Lipodystrophy is related to the use of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) and can cause aesthetic stigma and increase the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases. Physical activity may be a valid alternative for the treatment and prevention of lipodystrophy. However, few studies address this issue. The objective of this study was to assess lipodystrophy related to highly active antiretroviral therapy in HIV/AIDS patients with different physical activity habits. METHODS: The sample was composed of 42 HIV/AIDS patients taking HAART medication who were visiting the Counseling and Testing Center (CTC) in Presidente Prudente. The level of physical activity was obtained using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ); lipodystrophy was diagnosed using a self-report questionnaire that was administered to the patient and then followed up by medical confirmation. The percentage of trunk fat was estimated by dual X-Ray absorptiometry (DEXA). Information about sex, age, length of HAART treatment, CD4+ T lymphocyte count (CD4) and viral load was also collected. RESULTS: A higher prevalence of lipodystrophy was observed in the sedentary group when compared to the physically active group, which indicates that physical activity may be a protective factor in relation to the occurrence of lipodystrophy. The group that had a higher CD4 had a higher proportion of lipodystrophy and a higher proportion of younger and physically active individuals. The patients with lipodystrophy had a higher percentage of trunk fat and were more sedentary than active individuals. CONCLUSIONS: A physically active lifestyle has a protective effect against the occurrence of lipodystrophy related to HAART.

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