Levels and correlates of physical activity and capacity among HIV-infected compared to HIV-uninfected individuals.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

In the HIV-infected individuals, physical activity improves physical strength, quality of life and reduces the risk of developing non-communicable diseases. In Sub-Saharan Africa, HIV-infected patients report being less active compared to HIV-uninfected individuals. We assessed the levels and correlates of objectively measured physical activity and capacity among HIV-infected antiretroviral therapy (ART)-naive individuals compared to HIV-uninfected individuals in Mwanza, Tanzania.

Method

We conducted a cross-sectional study among newly diagnosed HIV-infected ART-naive individuals and HIV-uninfected individuals frequency-matched for age and sex. Socio-demographic data, anthropometrics, CD4 counts, haemoglobin level, and C-reactive protein (CRP) were collected. Ph

SUBMITTER: Kitilya B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8782412 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature