Motor and Cardiovascular Distinctions among genders in Hispanic-Latinx People Living with HIV

Abstract

Background: HIV can lead to a plethora of health-related complications, such as cardiovascular and gait deficiencies. Some of the HIV obstacles are related among individuals; however, various facets come into play when considering and designing interventions for this population, like gender profile. This study aim to interpret the impact of HIV on distinct individuals; the present inquiry proposes to inspect the cardio-motor tendency on male versus female in Hispanics-Latinx living with HIV. Methods: Cardio-motor data was gathered from members' records enrolled in La Perla de Gran Precio HIV Community Center in Puerto Rico. Results: The data analyzed in this examination were compiled from 262 participants, further allocated into 190 for the males and 72 for the females. Both groups were similar in age and CD4 count. An ANOVA comparison indicated variations in the male group with an increase (P<0.05) in heart rate frequency, SBP after the cardiovascular evaluation, and prolonged duration during the treadmill test distinguished the female group. The female group displayed distinct motor components with a considerable (P < 0.05) reduction in gait velocity, and treadmill inclination pertained to the male counterpart. Conclusion: Hispanic Latino living with HIV displayed a distinctive cardio-motor profile applied to gender. We encourage healthcare providers to incorporate the specific cardio-motor items alluded to in this investigation to identify the cardiovascular system and gait process that further alters the quality of life in those with HIV.

Gait-associated dynamic deviations during cognitive dual tasks in physically active adults living with HIV

“…Regularly, MCNAs are displayed as balance and gait changes [4,9]. A research shows that asymptomatic HIV individuals exhibit higher postural instability than normal controls, leading to an increased fall risk [5].…”

“…The motor-cognitive changes are related to the involvement of frontal lobe, in particular the frontostriatal brain system [18]. Most of these MCNAs manifest themselves as gait deficiencies, standing balance problems, and perceived balance instability during everyday activities [4,8,9] in people with a previous history of falls or advanced stages of HIV. The aim of the study was therefore to describe the influence of cognitive tasks on gait parameters in PLHIV.…”

“…Infiltration of HIV can distort central nervous system (CNS) tissues, including the brain and spinal cord [2]. Brain structure damage may prompt neuro-cognitive [2] and neuro-motor alterations [3,4], and these motorcognitive alterations could contribute to gait and balance deficits [5]. Motor-cognitive variations (MCNAs) involve motor speed, information processing, executive functions, awareness, new information, memory, recent information retrieval, standing balance, and gait parameters [4][5][6][7].…”

“…Brain structure damage may prompt neuro-cognitive [2] and neuro-motor alterations [3,4], and these motorcognitive alterations could contribute to gait and balance deficits [5]. Motor-cognitive variations (MCNAs) involve motor speed, information processing, executive functions, awareness, new information, memory, recent information retrieval, standing balance, and gait parameters [4][5][6][7]. In initial stages of this condition with normal CD4 immune cells, even mild MCNAs that influence motor control, such Interested participants were given a description of the study, including the protocol requirements, risks, and benefits of participating in the research.…”

Influence of Chronic Pain on Cardiovascular and Locomotor Components in Hispanic-Latinos Living with HIV

“…The current study follows the Ross protocol used in previous studies by Rosario et al [15] and Rosario et al [16], which also recruited PLWH. Data retrieved from participants' records for this study included heart rate and blood pressure for the cardiovascular components and gait velocity and inclination for the motor components.…”