| Literature DB >> 28681344 |
Rujvi Kamat1, Allen McCutchan2, Nagalingeswaran Kumarasamy3, Thomas D Marcotte1, Anya Umlauf1, Poongulali Selvamuthu3, Rachel Meyer1, Scott Letendre2, Robert Heaton2, Ajay R Bharti4.
Abstract
The validity of a comprehensive international neuropsychological (NP) test battery for detection of HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders (HAND) in a Tamil speaking southern Indian cohort (69 HIV+ and 67 HIV-) was explored. The prevalence of HAND was significantly higher in the HIV+ vs. HIV- group (33 vs.13%; p < 0.01). Impairment rates were highest in the motor and speed of information processing domains. An NP battery translated into Tamil appears to be a valid tool for assessing HAND because the prevalence it found of HAND in southern India is similar to that found elsewhere.Entities:
Keywords: Cross-cultural assessment; HIV infection; HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders (HAND); India; Neurocognitive impairment (NCI)
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Year: 2017 PMID: 28681344 PMCID: PMC5656514 DOI: 10.1007/s13365-017-0546-8
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Neurovirol ISSN: 1355-0284 Impact factor: 2.643