Publications by authors named "Okechukwu Sunday Abonyi"
Comparative effects of 6-weeks progressive resistance exercise and moderate intensity aerobic exercise on CD4 count and weights of people living with HIV/AIDS in Alex-Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital Ebonyi State.
Eucharia Ijego Asogwa Okechukwu Sunday Abonyi Chinyere Ori Elom Christian A Oduma Chukwudum Collins Umoke
Medicine (Baltimore)
January 2022
Article Synopsis
- The study focuses on the impact of resistance and aerobic exercises on the health of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA), particularly concerning CD4 counts and weight management.
- Conducted over six weeks with a sample of 58 HIV patients, the research utilized various methods for measuring CD4 counts and body weight, displaying a significant improvement in both factors after exercise interventions.
- The conclusion emphasizes the importance of integrating exercise into the healthcare management plans for PLWHA, recommending that healthcare providers and policymakers consider exercise as a vital part of treatment.