HIV/AIDS Respiratory
Conditions
Interventions
Aerobic exercise
Sponsors
University of Lagos
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: This study involved people living with HIV who are: 1. 18 years and above 2. On current use of Highly Active Anti Retroviral Therapy (HAART). 3. Have met Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) classifications A2 (Asymptomatic, non-AIDS) or B2 (Symptomatic, non-AIDS) (CDC, 1993) ascertained from the patients¿ medical records. 4. Available to participate in the study
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Pregnant women 2. Individuals whose medical history showed current active opportunistic infections (such as Tuberculosis) 3. Individuals with a history of cardiovascular disease and symptoms of cardiovascular disease (screened using American Heart Association- American College of Sports Medicine Participation Screening Questionnaire) 4. Significant cognitive impairment or inability to follow instructions 5. Involvement in a regular exercise programme (defined as two or more structured exercise sessions weekly for more than or equal to six weeks prior to enrolment). This was ascertained by interview.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pulmonary function parameters such as Forced vital capacity (FVC), Forced expiratory volume in 1 sec (FEV1), Peak flow rate and Respiratory rate);Respiratory symptoms such as wheeze, productive cough etc | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Depression status | — |
Countries
Nigeria
Outcome results
None listed