Physical activity levels, cardiovascular risk, and self-perceived barrier to physical activity in people living with HIV in Maranhão, Brazil: a short report.

The aim of this research was to investigate the existence of associations between habitual physical activity and cardiovascular risk in people living with HIV; and to identify self-perceived barriers to physical activity. The sample of 104 subjects was composed of people living with HIV and treatment for at least 6 months in a Specialized Care Service. Baeck's survey, a self-perceived barrier questionnaire, medical records, and equations from Framingham's Cardiovascular Disease were used.