Neuropsychiatric Manifestation in HIV/AIDS
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 5
Abstract
Aim: To study the neuropsychiatric manifestations in patients with HIV / AIDS. Design: Cross – sectional study Methods: 50 male & female HIV positive / AIDS patients in the age range of 18-60yrs of age without any past psychiatric / organic brain disorder/ current alcohol & substance dependence were assessed using semi-structured socio-demographic Performa, Mini international neuropsychiatric interview (MINI PLUS) and Mini mental status examination (MMSE) to diagnose psychiatric disorders and cognitive impairment at Department of medicine, RIMS hospital, Imphal between 2009-2010. Results: Participants were mostly above 35yrs old (74%), male (70%), Hindu (72%), married (88%), above matriculate (68%), employed (68%) residing in urban area (72%) who acquired HIV infection through sexually (66%) and IVDU (34%). Diagnosis represented in the sample were the MDD 38% (P=0.000), GAD 34 %( P=0.002), Social phobia 34 %( P=0.002), Panic disorder (12%). PTSD (10%), Melancholia (10%), Dysthymia (8%), Psychosis (3%) & Agoraphobia (2%). Suicidal intent was expressed by 26%. Conclusion: This study suggest that the rates of psychiatric manifestation in HIV positive/ AIDS patients are significantly higher than the general population which emphasizes the need to recognize the psychiatric morbidity among people living with HIV / AIDS.
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Dr Satish Rasaily
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