Rates of non-confounded HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders in men initiating combination antiretroviral therapy during primary infection.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To determine the prevalence of HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders (HAND) in HIV-infected participants who initiated combination antiretroviral therapy (cART) during primary infection.

Design

Cross-sectional observational study.

Methods

HIV-infected men without neuropsychiatric confounds who had initiated cART during primary infection were administered a neuropsychological battery as well as questionnaires evaluating depression and quality of life. Eligibility was determined by a medical examination with history and review of records.

Results

Twenty-six primarily non-Hispanic white (73%), male (100%) participants were enrolled and underwent neurocognitive assessment. Mean age was 44 (28-71) years, with a median of 17 years of education (13-24). Me

SUBMITTER: Evering TH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4685724 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature