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ArticleNigerian medical journal : journal of the Nigeria Medical Association

The Impact of 6-month Micronutrient Supplementation on Viral, Immunological, and Mental Health Profile of a Cohort of Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy-Naive HIV-Positive Patients in Northern Nigeria.

Victor Obiajulu Olisah, Tajudeen Abiola, Christopher I Okpataku, Reginald O Obiako, Ishaq A Audu, Bashir A Yakasai

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Victor Obiajulu OlisahDepartment of Psychiatry, Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Zaria, Nigeria.
Tajudeen AbiolaDepartment of Clinical Services, Medical Services Unit, Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Kaduna, Kaduna State, Nigeria.
Christopher I OkpatakuDepartment of Psychiatry, College of Health Sciences, Bingham University, Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria.
Reginald O ObiakoDepartment of Medicine, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria.
Ishaq A AuduDepartment of Psychiatry, Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Zaria, Nigeria.
Bashir A YakasaiDepartment of Internal Medicine, Kaduna State University, Kaduna, Kaduna State, Nigeria.
Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital · NGKaduna State University · NGAhmadu Bello University · NGBingham University · NG

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Abstract

backgroundHIV is a chronic disease with inflammatory reactions involving numerous elements of the immune system, resulting in an increased risk for other physical and psychiatric morbidities. Micronutrients, some of which possess anti-inflammatory properties, may help prevent the development of psychological disorders such as anxiety and depression in people living with HIV disease.

objectivesThis study examined the profile of viral load, CD4 cell count, C-reactive protein, anxiety, and depression among highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART)-naive HIV-positive patients receiving micronutrient supplementation over a 6-month period. MATERIALS AND

methodsA total of ninety HAART-naïve HIV-infected patients completed the Hospital Anxiety Depression Scale. Their blood samples were taken for serum viral load, CD4 cell count, and C-reactive protein at baseline. They all received a micronutrient supplement for 6 months, and 68 participants who remained in treatment at 6 months were reassessed with the same parameters.

resultsAfter 6 months of micronutrient supplementation, the participants were found to have statistically significantly lower mean scores on the anxiety (

conclusionMicronutrient supplementation may reduce inflammatory reactions, anxiety, and depression in HAART-naive HIV-infected persons.

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AnxietyCD4 countdepressionhighly active antiretroviral therapy-naiveHIVmicronutrientsNigeriaviral load

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