The effect of increased physical activity on symptom burden in older persons living with HIV

Bibliographic Data

ID19442190
AuthorsPatricia A Cioe (0000-0003-3599-7819, Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies, Brown University School of Public Health, Providence, RI, USA, corresponding author), Rebecca E F Gordon (0000-0003-2296-4794, Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies, Brown University School of Public Health, Providence, RI, USA), David Williams (0000-0001-8976-5760, Brown University), David M Williams (0000-0002-2973-7677, Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences, Brown University School of Public Health, Providence, RI, USA), Christopher W Kahler (0000-0002-6248-4149, Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies, Brown University School of Public Health, Providence, RI, USA)
Year2019
Volume31
Issue12
Pages1548-1554
Publication date2019-12-02
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueAIDS Care (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0954-0121 • E-ISSN: 1360-0451
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/09540121.2019.1601675
PMID30961364
OpenAlexW2937323059
LanguageEN
Citations received3
References cited33

Advancements in antiretroviral therapy have extended the longevity of people living with HIV (PLWH). However, they often experience symptoms that negatively impact their quality of life, including fatigue, weight change, depression, pain, and memory loss. Although there is a dearth of data on the effect of physical activity (PA) for HIV-associated symptom management, increased PA has generally been associated with improvements in strength and overall quality of life. In this study, we enrolled 40 participants (mean age = 51.5; 40% female; 17.4 mean years living with HIV) and used Omron pedometers to measure daily step counts over 12 weeks. The 20-item HIV Symptom Index was administered at baseline and week 12. Increased PA was not associated with improvement in overall HIV symptom burden. However, bothersome symptoms were reduced, and total symptom burden was highly correlated with PA level at week 12 (r = −.48, p = .01), such that participants with higher step counts reported lower symptom burden. Significant gender differences in symptom burden were noted: males on average reported lower symptom burden. Further research is needed to examine associations between PA and HIV symptom burden and to further explore gender differences in HIV symptom burden to improve overall quality of life for all older PLWH

Activities of daily living · Antiretroviral therapy · Obesity · Physical activity · Physical therapy · Viral load · Weight loss · HIV Research and Treatment · HIV-related health complications and treatments · HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions · Medicine · Gerontology · Immunology · Internal Medicine

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