| Publication Abstract Display |
| Type: Published Manuscript |
| Title: Neurocognitive functioning among HIV-positive adults in Southern India. |
| Authors: Kamat R, McCutchan A, Kumarasamy N, Marcotte T, Umlauf A, Selvamuthu P, Meyer R, Letendre S, Heaton R, Bharti A |
| Year: 2017 |
| Publication: Journal of Neurovirology |
| Volume: 23 Issue: 5 Pages: 750-755 |
| 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. |