Table 2.
participant knowledge regarding usage of IHDS in screening for HAND
| SN | STATEMENT | Pre-intervention | Post-intervention | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Correct n(%) | Incorrect n (%) | Correct n(%) | Incorrect n(%) | % Change | ||
| 1 | The human immunodeficiency virus infects cells of the immune system, impairing their function leading to immune deficiency | 37(100) | 0(0) | 37(100) | 0(0) | 0.0 |
| 2 | The immune system is considered deficient when it can no longer fulfill its role of fighting infection and disease within the body | 37(100) | 0(0) | 37(100) | 0(0) | 0.0 |
| 3 | CD4+ cells or T-helper cells are a type cells that play an important role in the immune system. They suppress or regulate immune responses in the body | 34(91.9) | 3(8.1) | 36(97.3) | 1(2.7) | 5.4 |
| 4 | Infections that are associated with severe immunodeficiency are known as opportunistic infections because they take advantage of a weakened immune system | 35(94.6) | 2(5.4) | 37(100) | 0(0) | 5.4 |
| 5 | The brain is the second most frequently affected organ by HIV virus and is associated with morbidity | 30(81.1) | 7(18.9) | 35(94.6) | 2(5.4) | 13.5 |
| 6 | Neurocognitive disorders are one of the major complications among people living with HIV | 33(89.2) | 4(10.8) | 35(94.6) | 2(5.4) | 5.4 |
| 7 | A collection of neurocognitive disorders are referred to as HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders (HAND) | 31(83.8) | 6 (16.2) | 34(91.9) | 3 (8.1) | 8.1 |
| 8 | HAND causes a decline in brain function, movement skills, as well as shifts in behavior and moods | 31(83.8) | 6(16.2) | 35(94.6) | 2 (5.4) | 10.8 |
| 9 | Asymptomatic neurocognitive impairment is a disorder that does not affect activities of daily living | 29(78.4) | 8 (21.6) | 26(70.3) | 11 (29.7) | -8.1 |
| 10 | Mild neurocognitive disorder mildly affects activities of daily living | 28(75.7) | 9(24.3) | 33(89.2) | 4 (10.8) | 13.5 |
| 11 | HIV-associated Dementia is a disorder that severely affects activities of daily | 28(75.7) | 9 (24.3) | 29(78.4) | 8 (21.6) | 2.7 |
| 12 | An undetectable viral load is not a risk factor for developing HAND in people living with HIV | 14(37.8) | 23 (62.2) | 25(67.6) | 12 (32.4) | 29.8 |
| 13 | A high CD4+ count is a risk factor for developing HAND in people living with HIV | 29(78.4) | 8 (21.6) | 35(94.6) | 2 (5.4) | 16.2 |
| 14 | International HIV Dementia Scale is one of the tools used to screen for HAND | 32(86.5) | 5 (13.5) | 35(94.6) | 2 (5.4) | 8.1 |
| 15 | The IHDS tool has three parameters for assessing neurocognitive cognitive disorders (Psychomotor, motor and memory recall) | 35(94.6) | 2(5.4) | 36(97.3) | 1 (2.7) | 2.7 |
| 16 | A person suffering from HIV associated dementia displays reduced concentration | 7(18.9) | 30 (81.1) | 36(97.3) | 1 (2.7) | 78.4 |
| 17 | A person suffering from HIV associated dementia is not able to maintain focus on life and complete important tasks | 7(18.9) | 30 (81.1) | 33(89.2) | 4 (10.8) | 70.3 |
| 18 | A person suffering from HIV associated dementia has decreased reading abilities and less interest in the surrounding environment | 29(78.4) | 8 (21.6) | 32(86.5) | 5 (13.5) | 8.1 |
| 19 | People suffering from HIV associated dementia have reduced memory and need reminders | 2(5.4) | 35 (94.6) | 35(94.6) | 2 (5.4) | 89.2 |
| 20 | A person suffering from HIV associated dementia has speech changes, slowing and sometimes difficulty in finding words | 29(78.4) | 8 (21.6 | 35(94.6) | 2 (5.4) | 16.2 |
| 21 | A person suffering from HIV associated dementia has difficulty in making decisions | 29(78.4) | 8 (21.6) | 34(91.1) | 3 (8.1) | 12.7 |
| 22 | A person suffering from HIV associated dementia suffers from imbalance and body weaknesses | 23(62.2) | 14 (37.8) | 32(86.5) | 5 (13.5) | 24.3 |
| 23 | Personality behavioral changes are rare in people suffering from HIV associated dementia | 9(24.3) | 28 (75.7) | 29(78.4) | 8 (21.6) | 54.1 |
| 24 | Sleep disturbances, generally excessive day time sleepiness are common in people suffering from HIV associated dementia | 30(81.1) | 7 (18.9) | 32(86.5) | 5 (13.5) | 5.4 |
| 25 | Not all people living with HIV should be screened for HAND | 10(27) | 27 (73) | 32(86.5) | 5 (13.5) | 59.5 |
IHDS: International HIV Dementia Scale tool; HAND: HIV-associated neurocognitive disorder