ArticleJournal of exercise science and fitness2018
The effect of a 12-week combinational exercise program on CD4 count and mental health among HIV infected women: A randomized control trial.
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- Resistance-containing exercise versus non-exercise control for inflammatory markers and T-cell counts in adults living with HIV: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in immunology · 2026Pooled it
- Impact of exercise training on symptoms of depression, physical activity level and social participation in people living with HIV/AIDS: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC infectious diseases · 2022Pooled it
- Feasibility of high-intensity interval training in older adults with HIV and co-occurring hypertension.Pilot and feasibility studies · 2026Article
- Therapeutically targeting the consequences of HIV-1-associated gastrointestinal dysbiosis: Implications for neurocognitive and affective alterations.Pharmacology, biochemistry, and behavior · 2023Article
- Inflammatory and Cardiovascular Correlates of Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior in Older Adults Living With HIV.Journal of physical activity & health · 2023Article
- Comparison of diet, muscle strength, steps per day and symptoms in people with HIV and HIV-negative peers.Research in nursing & health · 2022Article
- Depression, Anxiety, Psychological Symptoms and Health-Related Quality of Life in People Living with HIV.Patient preference and adherence · 2020Article
- Effects of Exercise on the Immune Function, Quality of Life, and Mental Health in HIV/AIDS Individuals.Advances in experimental medicine and biology · 2020Review
- Depression and HIV Disease Progression: A Mini-Review.Clinical practice and epidemiology in mental health : CP & EMH · 2019Review
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8 authors at 5 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
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objectiveThere are conflicting results regarding the effects of exercise on immune function of HIV positive patients. Exercise can also be beneficial to psychological functioning of the patients. The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of a 12-week aerobic and resistance exercise training program on mental health and CD4 counts among female HIV+ patients.
methodsThis clinical trial was conducted between September and December 2013. Forty participants (women age range 20-40) were carefully selected from 240 HIV-positive women referred to Voluntary Counseling and Treatment Center (VCT) and randomly assigned to either exercise (80 min of aerobic and strength training while receiving the VCT's routine services) group (n = 20) or control (received the VCT's routine services only) group (n = 20). To assess their mental health status, all participants completed GHQ28 questionnaire. Blood samples were collected to measure CD4 and T-cell counts at baseline and at the end of the 12-week intervention.
resultsFrom a sample of 40 women with HIV infection, the data of 30 participants [experimental group (14) and control group (16)] were analyzed (participation rate 75%). The results indicated that after the intervention program, a significant difference in CD4 cell counts was found between the two groups (P = 0.01). With regard to mental health, after performing intervention, significant improvement in all subscales including anxiety disorder, social function, depression and mental health's total score was observed in the exercise compared to the control groups (P < 0.001).
conclusionExercise training can be included in health care services in order to improve the mental health status of women with HIV infection. No effect on CD4 count was detected.
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