HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders (HAND) in a South Asian population - contextual application of the 2007 criteria.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To estimate the prevalence of HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders (HAND) among HIV patients in a multiethnic South Asian population, describe the pattern of neurocognitive impairment in HAND and the factors associated with HAND.

Design

A cross-sectional survey of HIV-positive outpatients and inpatients.

Setting

The sole referral centre for HIV/AIDS treatment in Singapore.

Participants

Inclusion criteria were HIV positive, age between 21 and 80 years old and at least 3 years of education. Exclusion criteria included concomitant delirium, serious systemic disease or major psychiatric illness. 265 patients did not meet criteria or declined to participate. The final sample size was 132.

Outcome measures

The primary outcome measure was cognitiv

SUBMITTER: Chan LG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3282293 | biostudies-literature | 2012

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature