Table 2.
Endorsement of Symptoms by Participants in the Intervention Phase
| Any symptom (Score ≥1)a | Bothersome symptoms (Score ≥ 3)a | Of patients with bothersome symptoms, patients attributing them to HIV medications | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fatigue or loss of energy, n (%) | 19 (67.9) | 9 (32.1) | 0 (0.0) |
| Fever, chills, or sweats, n (%) | 10 (35.7) | 5 (17.9) | 1 (20.0) |
| Feeling dizzy or lightheaded, n (%) | 10 (35.7) | 3 (10.7) | 0 (0.0) |
| Pain, numbness, or tingling in hands or feet, n (%) | 17 (60.7) | 14 (50.0)b | 1 (7.1) |
| Trouble remembering, n (%) | 18 (64.3) | 6 (21.4) | 0 (0.0) |
| Nausea or vomiting, n (%) | 4 (14.3) | 3 (10.7) | 0 (0.0) |
| Diarrhea or loose bowel movements, n (%) | 15 (53.6) | 3 (10.7) | 3 (100.0) |
| Sad, down, or depressed, n (%) | 13 (46.4) | 4 (14.3) | 1 (25.0) |
| Felt nervous or anxious, n (%) | 17 (60.7) | 6 (21.4) | 2 (33.3) |
| Skin problems,cn (%) | 15 (53.6) | 8 (28.6) | 1 (12.5) |
| Cough or trouble catching your breath, n (%) | 12 (42.9) | 6 (21.4) | 0 (0.0) |
| Headache, n (%) | 11 (39.3) | 2 (7.1) | 0 (0.0) |
| Loss of appetite or change in the taste of food, n (%) | 16 (57.1) | 6 (21.4) | 2 (33.3) |
| Bloating, pain, or gas in your stomach, n (%) | 14 (50.0) | 5 (17.9) | 1 (20.0) |
| Muscle aches or joint pain, n (%) | 16 (57.1) | 10 (35.7) | 0 (0.0) |
| Problems with having sex,dn (%) | 14 (50.0) | 9 (32.1) | 3 (33.3) |
| Changes in the way your body looks,en (%) | 11 (39.3) | 5 (17.9) | 1 (20.0) |
| Weight loss or wasting, n (%) | 14 (50.0) | 8 (28.6) | 2 (25.0) |
| Hair loss or changes in the way your hair looks, n (%) | 6 (21.4) | 2 (7.1) | 1 (50.0) |
a
The following scoring system was used:
score 0—“I do not have this symptom”; score 1—“I have this symptom and it doesn't bother me”; score 2—“I have this symptom and it bothers me a little”; score 3—“I have this symptom and it bothers me”; and score 4—“I have this symptom and it bothers me a lot.”
b
Only “pain, numbness, or tingling in hands or feet” was rated as bothersome or very bothersome by most patients.
c
Skin problems, such as rash, dryness, or itching.
d
Problems with having sex, such as loss of interest or lack of satisfaction.
e
Changes in the way your body looks, such as fat deposits or weight gain.