The study to evaluate the effect of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) in relation to CD4 count and psychiatric morbidity
Journal Title: MedPulse -International Medical Journal - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 5
Abstract
Adherence is a critical component for therapeutic success in HIV infection. The advent of anti-retro viral medications and in particular the Highly Active Anti-Retro Viral Treatment (HAART) has added years to the lives of PLWHA. Adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) has been shown to be a major determinant of biological outcome measures in HIV, including HIV ribonucleic acid (RNA) level, CD4 lymphocyte count, and genotypic resistance. Though these treatment options have prolonged their lives it is important to understand if the psychological status of the individual as also their quality of life improves significantly post treatment. A prospective study was conducted in Navodaya Medical College, Raichur. All the Patients who attended HIV/AIDS Anti-Retroviral Treatment Centre (ART) of the KIMS Hospital and Research Centre between February 2014 to January 2015. were included in the study. A total of 64 patients were registered during the study period after obtaining the consent from the participants and ethical clearance from the concerned institution. The quality of life and CD4 count and there psychiatric morbidity gradually increased with the introduction of HARRT.
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Sunil Kumar, Pavan Kumar K, Neeta T gavimath, Sharanabasavaraj 4
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