Comparison of the Minimental State Examination Scale and the International HIV Dementia Scale in Assessing Cognitive Function in Nigerian HIV Patients on Antiretroviral Therapy
Joint Authors
Oshinaike, O. Olajumoke
Ojini, I. Frank
Danesi, A. Mustapha
Ojo, O. Oluwadamilola
Okubadejo, U. Njideka
Akinbami, A. Akinsegun
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-09-25
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Introduction.
HIV-associated neurocognitive disorder (HAND) remains common despite the availability of antiretroviral therapy.
Routine screening will improve early detections.
Objective.
To compare the performance of the minimental state examination (MMSE) and international HIV dementia scale (IHDS) in assessing neurocognitive function in HIV/AIDS patients on antiretroviral therapy.
Methods.
A case-control study of 208 HIV-positive and 121 HIV-negative individuals.
Baseline demographic data were documented and cognitive function assessed using the two instruments.
CD4 cell counts were recorded.
Results.
Cases comprised 137 females and 71 males.
Controls were 86 females and 35 males.
Mean MMSE score of cases was 27.7±1.8 compared to 27.8±1.3 in controls (P=0.54).
Mean IHDS score in cases was 8.36±3.1 compared to 10.7±0.9 in controls (P<0.001).
Using the MMSE scale, 6 cases but no controls had HAND (P=0.09).
Using the IHDS, 113 (54.3%) had HAND compared with 10 (8.3%) controls (P<0.0001).
Using IHDS, 56.5% cases with CD4 count > 200 had HAND compared with 92.5% with CD4 count < 200 (P<0.001).
Conclusion.
These findings indicate that the IHDS detects higher rates of HAND and may identify HIV/AIDS patients who require further cognitive assessment using more robust assessment batteries.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Oshinaike, O. Olajumoke& Akinbami, A. Akinsegun& Ojo, O. Oluwadamilola& Ojini, I. Frank& Okubadejo, U. Njideka& Danesi, A. Mustapha. 2012. Comparison of the Minimental State Examination Scale and the International HIV Dementia Scale in Assessing Cognitive Function in Nigerian HIV Patients on Antiretroviral Therapy. AIDS Research and Treatment،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-6.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Oshinaike, O. Olajumoke…[et al.]. Comparison of the Minimental State Examination Scale and the International HIV Dementia Scale in Assessing Cognitive Function in Nigerian HIV Patients on Antiretroviral Therapy. AIDS Research and Treatment No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-6.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Oshinaike, O. Olajumoke& Akinbami, A. Akinsegun& Ojo, O. Oluwadamilola& Ojini, I. Frank& Okubadejo, U. Njideka& Danesi, A. Mustapha. Comparison of the Minimental State Examination Scale and the International HIV Dementia Scale in Assessing Cognitive Function in Nigerian HIV Patients on Antiretroviral Therapy. AIDS Research and Treatment. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-6.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-482509