ANTIRETROVIRALS AND CO-PRESCRIBED DRUGS FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS IN A UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL, SOUTH WEST NIGERIA

Abstract Abstract Objective: To assess the magnitude of alcohol use and factors among HIV/AIDS positive adults visiting ART clinic at Mizan Tep university Teaching Hospital (MTUTH), Southern Ethiopia from October 2017 to December 2017. Result: A total of 332 participants were enrolled in the study with the prevalence of alcohol use disorder (AUD) of 18.4%. Factors associated with alcohol use disorder were sex AOR=3.48 (95%CI: 1.27, 9.59), cigarette smoking AOR=5.12(95%CI:4.02,8.61), “Khat” chewing AOR=3.23(95%CI: 2.06,6.89),and CD4 count of 0-200 AOR = 19.49 (95% CI:1.74 ,218.4). Key words:-Magnitude, Alcohol use disorder, factors.

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Effects of 6-Weeks Moderate Intensity Aerobic Exercise on CD4 Count, Bone Mineral Density and Weight of People Living with HIV/AIDS in Alex-Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital Ebonyi State

Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International ◽

10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i2330784 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 13-22

Author(s):

Asogwa, Eucharia Ijego ◽

Obeagu, Emmanuel Ifeanyi ◽

Ekine, Rupee Suoton ◽

Asogwa, Okwudilichukwu Okwy ◽

Amaeze, Augustine Amaeze ◽

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Keyword(s):

Bone Mineral Density ◽

Bone Mineral ◽

Teaching Hospital ◽

University Teaching ◽

Moderate Intensity ◽

People Living With Hiv ◽

Mineral Density ◽

Cd4 Counts ◽

Living With Hiv ◽

Hiv Aids

The main aim of this study was to find out the effects of 6 weeks moderate intensity aerobic exercises on CD4 count, bone mineral density and weight of people living with HIV/AIDS in Alex-Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital, Ebonyi State. The study adopted experimental research design. The study was carried out form year 2019-February 2020. The population of the study was 40 HIV/AIDS patients that attended HIV clinics at AE-FUTHA which formed the sample size after two subjects declined from the control group in the study. Simple random sampling technique was adopted for the study. Flowcytometery (Partec Cyflow counter) Germany, Heel Densitometer (X-rite 331C), and Omron BF 400 were the instrument used for data collection of CD4 counts, BMD and weight respectively. Mean, standard deviation and ANCOVA were used to analyze the data obtained. The instruments were not validated because they are standard. The reliability coefficient obtained from the pilot study was 0.848, 0.835 and 0.994 for CD4, BMD and WEIGHT respectively. The major findings revealed that MIAE had positive effect on CD4 counts and BMD but negative effect on weight.

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Comparative Analysis of Moderate Intensity Aerobic and Progressive Resistance Exercises on Bone Mineral Density and Weight of People Living with HIV/AIDS in Alex-Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital Ebonyi State

Asian Journal of Medicine and Health ◽

10.9734/ajmah/2020/v18i1130264 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 9-20

Author(s):

Asogwa, Eucharia Ijego ◽

Ekine, Rupee Suoton ◽

Asogwa, Okwudilichukwu Okwy ◽

Chukwu, Odochi Ogbu ◽

Orizu, Ifeoma Ada ◽

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Keyword(s):

Bone Mineral Density ◽

Bone Mineral ◽

Teaching Hospital ◽

University Teaching ◽

Moderate Intensity ◽

People Living With Hiv ◽

Mineral Density ◽

Living With Hiv ◽

Hiv Aids ◽

Progressive Resistance

The main aim of this study was to find out the comparative effects of 6 weeks moderate intensity aerobic exercises (MIAE) and progressive resistance exercise (PRE) on bone mineral density and weight of people living with HIV/AIDS in Alex-Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital Ebonyi State. The study adopted quasi experimental research design. The population of the study was 60 HIV/AIDS patients that attended HIV clinics at AE-FUTHA which formed the 58 sample size for the study after two people dropped from the control group. Simple random sampling technique was adopted for the study. Heel Densitometer (X-rite 331C) and Omron BF 400 was the instrument used for data collection of BMD and weight respectively. Mean, standard deviation and ANCOVA were used to analyze the data obtained. The instruments were not validated because they are standard. The reliability coefficient obtained from the pilot study was 0.835 and 0.994 for BMD and WEIGHT respectively. The major findings revealed that PRE had more effect than MIAE on BMD and Weight.

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FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH ALCOHOL USE DISORDER AMONG PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS ATTENDING ART CLINIC, MIZAN TEP UNIVERISTY TEACHING HOSPITAL, SOUTH WEST ETHIOPIA

10.21203/rs.2.11097/v1 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Bereket Beyene Gebre

Keyword(s):

Alcohol Use ◽

Teaching Hospital ◽

Alcohol Use Disorder ◽

University Teaching ◽

Southern Ethiopia ◽

People Living With Hiv ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Khat Chewing ◽

Living With Hiv ◽

Hiv Aids

Abstract Abstract Objective: To assess the magnitude of alcohol use and factors among HIV/AIDS positive adults visiting ART clinic at Mizan Tep university Teaching Hospital (MTUTH), Southern Ethiopia from October 2017 to December 2017. Result: A total of 332 participants were enrolled in the study with the prevalence of alcohol use disorder (AUD) of 18.4%. Factors associated with alcohol use disorder were sex AOR=3.48 (95%CI: 1.27, 9.59), cigarette smoking AOR=5.12(95%CI:4.02,8.61), “Khat” chewing AOR=3.23(95%CI: 2.06,6.89),and CD4 count of 0-200 AOR = 19.49 (95% CI:1.74 ,218.4). Key words:-Magnitude, Alcohol use disorder, factors.

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Clinical and biological profiles of older adults aged 50 and over compared to those under 50 in people living with HIV attending Kinshasa University Teaching Hospital (DR Congo)

International Journal of Clinical Virology ◽

10.29328/journal.ijcv.1001040 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 5 (2) ◽

pp. 087-095

Author(s):

Mbula MMK ◽

Longo-Mbenza B ◽

Situakibanza HNT ◽

Mananga GL ◽

Makulo JRR ◽

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Keyword(s):

Blood Pressure ◽

Teaching Hospital ◽

University Teaching ◽

People Living With Hiv ◽

Chi Square ◽

Stage 4 ◽

History Of ◽

Student’S T ◽

Living With Hiv ◽

Student’S T Test

Background: The survival of people living with HIV (PLWHIVs) is increased and Health systems will have to deal with the early-aging-associated medical conditions. Objective: The objective of this study is to compare the clinical and biological profiles of PLWHIVs aged 50 and over and those aged less than 50 years. Material and methods: This study conducted at Kinshasa University Teaching Hospital (KUTH) covers 6 years. The clinical and biological characteristics of PLWHIVs aged 50 and over were compared with those under 50. Statistical analysis used the means ± SD, the calculation of frequencies, Student’s t-test and Chi-square. Results: PLWHIVs aged 50 or over represented 35.1%. Their average age was 58.0 ± 4.8 years. Women predominate among those under 50 and men among those 50 and over. Married people were more numerous (54% among those under 50). There were more unemployed (50% of PLHIV under 50). Patients 50 years and older were significantly classified as WHO stage 4 with a high frequency of history of tuberculosis, genital herpes, high blood pressure, smoking, vomiting, hepatomegaly, moderate elevation of diastolic blood pressure (DBP) and sytolic blood pressure (SBP), tuberculosis and anemia. Those under 50 had a significantly increased frequency of shingles, hepatitis B-hepatitis C, headaches and more survivals. The mean of Hb, HDL-C, and CD4s+ were significantly lower in patients 50 years and older, and urea, LDL-C, and ALAT levels were significantly higher. Conclusion: The average age was higher from 50 years old. These PLWHIVs were more frequently in WHO stage 4 with more common TB and anemia. Their Hb, HDL-C, and CD4s+ levels were lower while their urea, LDL-C and ALAT levels were significantly elevated.

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Medication Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy Among Patients Visiting Antiretroviral Therapy Center at Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal

Kathmandu University Medical Journal ◽

10.3126/kumj.v11i1.11027 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

pp. 50-53

Author(s):

S Sharma ◽

P Khadga ◽

GP Dhungana ◽

U Chitrakar

Keyword(s):

Antiretroviral Therapy ◽

Teaching Hospital ◽

Smoking Habit ◽

University Teaching ◽

Fluid Restriction ◽

People Living With Hiv ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Major Barrier ◽

Multiple Drugs ◽

Hiv Aids

Background Although antiretroviral therapy has limited efficiency, patients should take multiple drugs in combination in prescribed time for lifelong and they should also require specific food and fluid restriction. Due to these and other factors patients may discontinue their medication and therefore face significant challenges in adherence. Objectives To assess factors associated with non-adherence among people living with HIV receiving the antiretroviral therapy. Methods Between July 2011 to January 2012, a cross sectional survey was conducted among patients visiting HIV/AIDS unit, Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital for therapy. After taking informed consent, a pre-structured questionnaire was filled up and data were entered into SPSS 11.5 system and analyzed. Results Of the 100 studied subjects, 61 (61.0%) were male and 39 (39%) were female. Adherence was found to be 79%. The major barrier to adherence was reported to be simply forgetfulness (33.3% of those non adherents). Non adherence was significantly associated with types of family (X2 value, 7.11), smoking (X2 value, 5.44) and alcoholic habit (X2 value, 5.69) but not with gender (X2 value, 2.57). Besides this, poor economic status, and attendance to religious ceremony were reported to be major obstacles to adherence. Conclusion Adherence at this center was found to be only satisfactory. Forgetfulness was reported to be the major cause of non adherence. Persons living in joint family and those with alcoholic and /or smoking habit were more likely to miss the pills. It can be recommended that effective counseling, moral/financial support for HIV/AIDS patients may increase their adherence. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/kumj.v11i1.11027 Kathmandu University Medical Journal Vol.11(1) 2013: 50-53

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Determinants of adherence to antiretroviral drugs among people living with HIV/AIDS in the Ife-Ijesa zone of Osun state, Nigeria

African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine ◽

10.4102/phcfm.v1i1.6 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Muhammed O. Afolabi ◽

Kayode T. Ijadunola ◽

Adesegun O. Fatusi ◽

Olayinka A. Olasode

Keyword(s):

Antiretroviral Drugs ◽

University Teaching ◽

Adherence Rate ◽

People Living With Hiv ◽

Good Adherence ◽

Strict Adherence ◽

Factors Influencing ◽

Adherence Counselling ◽

Living With Hiv ◽

Hiv Aids

Background: The advent of antiretroviral (ARV) drugs has transformed HIV/AIDS into a chronic manageable disease and strict adherence is required for the medication to be effective. However, factors influencing adherence to ARV therapy (ART) vary from country to country.Method: 120 subjects who received ARV drugs at a federal government-designated ART site located within the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital complex, (OAUTHC), Ile-Ife, and a community-based non-governmental organisation, Living Hope Care (LIHOC), Ilesa, from February to May 2006 were serially recruited and studied. Relevant data were collected using an interviewer-administered, patient medication adherence questionnaire. Focus group discussions were also held among the subjects to further elicit qualitative information on factors influencing adherence to ART.Results: The age of participants ranged from 21 to 65 years with a mean age of 40.2 + 10.3 years. Participants had been on ARV drugs for a period ranging between three and 60 months. The overall adherence rate in the study population was 44%. 66% of participants who accessed ARV drugs from LIHOC, Ilesa, had good adherence while only 14% of participants who accessed ARV drugs from OAUTHC, Ile-Ife, had good adherence. Participants with good adherence did not pay funds for the preliminary ARV eligibility investigations and they were also offered regular adherence counselling. These facilities were barely available in the group with poor adherence. Demographic factors such as age, gender and marital status did not seem to have any significant association with adherence level (p > 0.05).Conclusion: The level of adherence was high in a cohort of PLWHA accessing ARV drugs in Ilesa while it was low among PLWHA receiving ART in Ife. The most important reasons for this difference were lack of funds for investigations and poor psycho-social counselling.

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