Peripheral neuropathy and quality of life of adults living with HIV/AIDS in Rulindo District in Rwanda

Peripheral neuropathy (PN) is a common neurological complication occurring in the asymptomatic and symptomatic stages of human immune deficiency virus (HIV) infection. The pain and other symptoms caused by PN can impair functional ability and limit physical activity that could affect quality of life (QoL). Additionally, studies done on quality of life of people living with HIV/AIDS have shown that, HIV-related neurological syndromes, including PN, significantly reduce QoL. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of peripheral neuropathy amongst and the quality of life of adults living with HIV/AIDS attending the out-patient clinic at Rutongo Hospital in Rulindo District in Rwanda.

Grantor dc:publisher.institution

University of the Western Cape

Year dc:date.issued

2008

Author dc:creator

• Juvenal, Biraguma

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Rhoda, Anthea

• Human Immunodeficiency Virus
• Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
• Distal symmetrical polyneuropathy
• Quality of life
• People living with HIV/AIDS
• Rwanda