Journal of AIDS & Clinical Research

AK Tanon

Publications

• Research Article
  Aging with HIV Infection and Locomotors Disorders: Experience of the Infectious and Tropical Diseases Unit, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
  Author(s): AK Tanon, Z Diallo, S Lenaud, S Niangoran, K Peres, SP Eholié and AR KakouAK Tanon, Z Diallo, S Lenaud, S Niangoran, K Peres, SP Eholié and AR Kakou
  
  Objective: The aim of the study was to estimate the prevalence of locomotor disorders among people living with HIV in Abidjan. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in April–July 2014 at the Department of Infectious and Tropical Diseases in Abidjan. Data were collected with a questionnaire and four tests of locomotor function: 4-m walking speed, five timings from sit-to-stand, the timed “up and go” test and standing on one leg with the eyes closed. Logistic regression models were used to find factors associated with locomotors disorders. Results: Of the 308 patients included in our study, 67.5% were women, and the median age was 45 years. The median duration of HIV infection was 91 months, and 97.4% were receiving antiretroviral therapy. The locomotor test that showed the most frequent alteration (87% of patients) was standing on one leg with the eyes clos.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2155-6113.1000680

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