ArticleThe South African journal of physiotherapy2020
Prevalence and clinical characteristics associated with peripheral neuropathy amongst persons on HAART in Busia County, Kenya.
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- Global Prevalence of Chronic Pain in Women with HIV: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.Open forum infectious diseases · 2023Review
- Update on Toxic Neuropathies.Current treatment options in neurology · 2022Article
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Abstract
backgroundDespite improved immunological and viral load control, the prevalence of HIV/AIDS-related peripheral neuropathy among survivors on highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) is rising globally raising public health concerns.
objectivesTo determine the prevalence and clinical characteristics of peripheral neuropathy amongst persons on HAART attending Comprehensive Care Clinics in Busia County, Kenya.
methodThis cross-sectional descriptive quantitative study utilised purposive sampling and included 289 adults living with HIV/AIDS. Data collection was undertaken using the Clinical HIV Associated Neuropathy Tool (CHANT) and analysed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences version 25.0.
resultsOf people on HAART, 68.17% (197 amongst 289) had peripheral neuropathy. The majority were female 76.8% (
conclusionPeripheral neuropathy is prevalent and is significantly influenced by socio-demographic characteristics of persons on HAART-PN. Early diagnosis and exercise guidance by physiotherapists is key in forestalling severe symptoms, disability and poor quality of life. CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS: There is need to screen persons living with HIV on HAART for PN to establish their medical, physiotherapy and rehabilitation needs. Early diagnosis will encourage healthcare workers to start interventions to prevent progression of impairment, onset of disability and decrease in quality of life. Therefore, adaptation of PN screening tools and physiotherapeutic interventions should be considered.
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