Physical function, grip strength and frailty in people living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa: systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To present the current knowledge on physical function, grip strength and frailty in HIV-infected patients living in sub-Saharan Africa, where the phenomenon is largely underestimated.

Methods

A systematic search was conducted on MEDLINE, Scopus and African Index Medicus. We reviewed articles on sub-Saharan African people living with HIV (PLHIV) >18 years old, published until November 2016.

Results

Of 537 articles, 12 were conducted in six African countries and included in this review. Five articles reported information on functional limitation and one on disability. Two of these five articles reported functional limitation (low gait speed) in PLHIV. Disability was observed in 27% and 3% of PLHIV living in rural and urban places, respectively. Two of three st

SUBMITTER: Bernard C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5413440 | biostudies-literature | 2017 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature