P K Nicholas, J K Kemppainen, G E Canaval, I B Corless, E F Sefcik, K M Nokes, C A Bain, K M Kirksey, L Sanzero Eller, P J Dole, M J Hamilton, C L Coleman, W L Holzemer, N R Reynolds, C J Portillo, E H Bunch, D J Wantland, J Voss, R Phillips, Y-F Tsai, M Rivero Mendez, T G Lindgren, S M Davis, D M Gallagher
Peripheral neuropathy is the most common neurological complication in HIV and is often associated with antiretroviral therapy. As part of a larger study on self-care for symptoms in HIV disease, this study analyzed the prevalence and characteristics of peripheral neuropathy in HIV disease, sociodemographic and disease-related correlates and self-care strategies. A convenience sample of 1,217 respondents was recruited from data collection sites in several US cities, Puerto Rico, Colombia and Taiwan. Results of the study indicated that respondents with peripheral neuropathy (n=450) identified 20 self-care behaviors including complementary therapies, use of medications, exercise and rest and/or elevation of extremities...
February 2007: AIDS Care