HIV/AIDS
Conditions
Interventions
Aerobic exercises
Educational talks and pamphlet distribution
Sponsors
Sakhiwo Health Solutions
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Age above 18 years; HIV+ and receiving a stable ART regimen for more than 6 months, free of cardiovascular disease or stroke (determined by medical history and clinical examination), sedentary, that is, no participation in a regular program of physical conditioning program or in a participative sports during the preceding 4 months, not currently taking medication for hypertension and willing to participate.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Participants below 18 years; presence of cognitive/intellectual impairment; Cardiac conditions; epilepsy; severe psychiatric conditions; decline to participate.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| These include the following 1. Physiologic measures-Temperature, Resting Heart rate, BP 2.Cardio pulmonary measures- Maximal Heart rate, Vo2max, 3.Anthropometric measures- Height, Weight, Waist measurement, Hip measurement, BMI, Waist Hip ratio | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Functional tests Simmonds Battery of Functional Tests, Balance tests Berg Balance Score, 2. Quality of life-WHO BREV scores | — |
Countries
South Africa
Contacts
Public ContactAndy Parrish
Associate Professor
Outcome results
None listed