ArticleThe open AIDS journal2010
HIV Patient Characteristics that Affect Adherence to Exercise Programmes: An Observational Study.
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- Facilitators and barriers to physical activity in middle-aged and older adult(s) HIV infected persons: a systematic review of qualitative studies.Frontiers in public health · 2026Pooled it
- A systematic review of effects of concurrent strength and endurance training on the health-related quality of life and cardiopulmonary status in patients with HIV/AIDS.BioMed research international · 2013Pooled it
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- Understanding how adherence goals promote adherence behaviours: a repeated measure observational study with HIV seropositive patients.BMC public health · 2012Trial
- Feasibility of high-intensity interval training in older adults with HIV and co-occurring hypertension.Pilot and feasibility studies · 2026Article
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- The Role of the Social Determinants of Health on Engagement in Physical Activity or Exercise among Adults Living with HIV: A Scoping Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
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- Management of Reduced Bone Mineral Density in HIV: Pharmacological Challenges and the Role of Exercise.Frontiers in physiology · 2018Review
- Evaluating a community-based exercise intervention with adults living with HIV: protocol for an interrupted time series study.BMJ open · 2016Article
- Social-Ecological, Motivational and Volitional Factors for Initiating and Maintaining Physical Activity in the Context of HIV.The open AIDS journal · 2015Article
- Advancing research and practice in HIV and rehabilitation: a framework of research priorities in HIV, disability and rehabilitation.BMC infectious diseases · 2014Article
- Interventions to address chronic disease and HIV: strategies to promote exercise and nutrition among HIV-infected individuals.Current HIV/AIDS reports · 2012Review
- Experiences of People Living With HIV in Community Based Exercise: A Qualitative Longitudinal Study.Journal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS CareArticle
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Abstract
backgroundBenefits of exercise for HIV-infected persons have been documented, although in clinical practice, diminished adherence to exercise limits the effectiveness of this auxiliary treatment. Exercise intervention studies carry the caveat that the results are limited to volunteers with good compliance and completion profiles.
objectivesThis study aimed to identify characteristics contributing to adherence vs non-adherence to prescribed supervised 10-week 75-minute aerobic and progressive resistance exercise programme in a clinical setting that requires twice-weekly attendance at the physiotherapy gym. STUDY
designThis observational study was comprised of 11 males and 11 females, physician-assessed, HIV seropositive patients referred to exercise programmes in a tertiary multi-disciplinary outpatient service for HIV patients at an urban Teaching Hospital in London (UK). Measurements taken prior to the exercise programme were used as dependent variables and include CD4 count, fitness level, flexibility and perceived physical-, emotional-, functional- and psychological- well-being. Attendance records were categorised into a dichotomous independent variable of adherence based on a natural break that occurred at 8/20 attended sessions.
resultsPrior-to-treatment differences in perceived physical, functional and psychological well-being exist between adherent and non-adherent patients, but no differences were found in age, CD4 count or fitness level. Perceived well-being explained 55.7% of the variances in attendance. Gender and reason for referral appear to be independent of adherence, whereas ethnicity may play an influential role.
conclusionPerceived well-being appears to differentiate between adherent and non-adherent patients. Further studies are required to investigate other psychological characteristics and barriers to maintaining exercise.
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