University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital,
Maiduguri, Borno State
Nigeria
Research Article
Effect of Aerobic Exercise on CD4 Cell Count and Lipid Profile of HIV
Infected Persons in North Eastern Nigeria
Author(s): Maduagwu SM, Kaidal A, Gashau W, Balami A, Ojiakor AC, Denue BA and Kida IMaduagwu SM, Kaidal A, Gashau W, Balami A, Ojiakor AC, Denue BA and Kida I
Background: Literature consistently shows dearth of published data from developing countries on effect of exercise on HIV infected persons.
Objective: The study was aimed at determining effect of aerobic exercise on CD4 cell counts and lipid profile of HIV infected persons in Northeastern Nigeria.
Methods: Sample of convenience was employed to enroll volunteer and willing 91 HIV infected persons attending antiretroviral clinic at a tertiary hospital in Northeastern Nigeria. Eighty two met the inclusion criteria and participated in the study. Participants were randomly assigned to experimental and control groups. Baseline values of the variables were determined. Experimental group participated in moderate intensity treadmill aerobic exercise for 12 weeks. Control group participated in weekly lectures on nutrition, adherence to therapy among others. .. Read More»
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