HIV-associated neurocognitive disorder in HIV-infected Koreans: the Korean NeuroAIDS Project.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

HIV-associated neurocognitive disorder (HAND) is an independent predictor of early mortality and is associated with many difficulties in activities of daily living. We sought to determine the prevalence of and risk factors for HAND in HIV-infected Koreans. In addition, we investigated the performance of screening tools and components of neuropsychological (NP) tests for diagnosing HAND.

Methods

HIV-infected patients were enrolled consecutively from two different urban teaching hospitals in Seoul, South Korea between March 2012 and September 2012. Participants completed a detailed NP assessment of six cognitive domains commonly affected by HIV. The Frascati criteria were used for diagnosing HAND. Four key questions, the International HIV Dementia Scale (IHDS) and M

SUBMITTER: Ku NS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4140963 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature