Atividade física e lipodistrofia em portadores de HIV/AIDS submetidos à terapia anti-retroviral
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2010-12-20
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Segatto, Aline Francielle Mota [UNESP]
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Universidade Estadual Paulista (Unesp)
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Após a introdução da terapia anti-retroviral altamente ativa (TARV), houve significativo aumento da sobrevida e melhora da qualidade de vida de indivíduos portadores de HIV, porém, esses tratamentos têm efeitos colaterais que podem causar transtornos para seus usuários, dentre os quais, a lipodistrofia. Além de causar um novo estigma estético para os portadores do vírus a síndrome pode elevar o risco de doenças cardiovasculares e diabetes. Nesse contexto, torna-se importante dar atenção a estratégias de prevenção e tratamento da síndrome. A atividade física pode ser uma alternativa válida para este fim, no entanto existem poucos estudos que tratam dessa temática. Desse modo, o objetivo do presente estudo foi verificar a possível associação entre o nível de atividade física e a ocorrência de lipodistrofia relacionada ao uso de terapia anti-retroviral em indivíduos portadores de HIV. A casuística foi formada por 42 indivíduos portadores de HIV em uso de TARV, todos pacientes do Centro de Testagem e Aconselhamento da cidade de Presidente Prudente. O nível de atividade física foi obtido pela aplicação do questionário internacional de atividade física (IPAQ), enquanto a lipodistrofia foi diagnosticada pela técnica de auto-relato do paciente...
After the introduction of the Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART), there was significant increase in survival and improved quality of life among HIV-infected individuals, however, these treatments have side effects that may cause inconvenience to its users, among which lipodystrophy is. Besides causing a new aesthetic stigma for those with the virus, the syndrome may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes. In this context, it becomes important to pay attention to strategies for prevention and treatment of the syndrome. Physical activity may be a valid alternative for this purpose, however there are few studies that address this issue. Thus, the purpose of this study was to investigate the possible association between level of physical activity and lipodystrophy occurence related to the use of antiretroviral therapy in HIV-infected individuals. The sample consisted of 42 HIV patients under antiretroviral therapy, all patients of the Center for Counseling and Testing in the city of Presidente Prudente. The level of physical activity was achieved by using the international physical activity questionnaire (IPAQ), whereas lipodystrophy was diagnosed by the technique of self-report of the patient... (Complete abstract click electronic access below)
After the introduction of the Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART), there was significant increase in survival and improved quality of life among HIV-infected individuals, however, these treatments have side effects that may cause inconvenience to its users, among which lipodystrophy is. Besides causing a new aesthetic stigma for those with the virus, the syndrome may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes. In this context, it becomes important to pay attention to strategies for prevention and treatment of the syndrome. Physical activity may be a valid alternative for this purpose, however there are few studies that address this issue. Thus, the purpose of this study was to investigate the possible association between level of physical activity and lipodystrophy occurence related to the use of antiretroviral therapy in HIV-infected individuals. The sample consisted of 42 HIV patients under antiretroviral therapy, all patients of the Center for Counseling and Testing in the city of Presidente Prudente. The level of physical activity was achieved by using the international physical activity questionnaire (IPAQ), whereas lipodystrophy was diagnosed by the technique of self-report of the patient... (Complete abstract click electronic access below)
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Fisioterapia, HIV (Virus), Antiretroviral Therapy
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SEGATTO, Aline Francielle Mota. Atividade física e lipodistrofia em portadores de HIV/AIDS submetidos à terapia anti-retroviral. 2010. 44 f. Dissertação (mestrado) - Universidade Estadual Paulista, Faculdade Ciências e Tecnologia, 2010.