The impact of a therapeutic exercise intervention on depression and body self-image in HIV-positive women in sub-Saharan Africa.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Attitudes, responses, and reactions of HIV-positive women in three sub-Saharan African regions toward a therapeutic exercise intervention, aimed to determine the presence of depression and low body self-image, were captured. This provided insight into body satisfaction and desire to exercise (Stage 1, n=60), body self-image and depression (Stage 2, n=60), and overall concerns around the often adverse side effects of antiretroviral treatment (ART). A program of therapeutic (specialty) exercise was developed for the experimental design (Stage 2), to quantify the psychological side effects of these variables.

Methodology

Stage 1 constituted a qualitative exploration into attitudes and perceptions around ART, toxicity, health concerns, metabolic irregularities (lipo

SUBMITTER: Daniels AK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6053174 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature