Inadequate pain relief in ambulatory patients with human immunodeficiency virus disease in Port Harcourt

Figures & data

Table 1 Frequency of HIV-related pain in various age groups

Age group (years)	Number with pain	Number without pain	Total
1–10	–	–	–
11–20	–	–	–
21–30	51	15	66
31–40	53	5	58
41–50	16	5	21
51–60	7	2	9
61–70	2	1	3
Total	129	28	157

Abbreviation: HIV, human immunodeficiency virus.

Table 2 Frequency of HIV-related pain at various body sites

Site of pain	Number with pains	Percentage
Chest	49	38.0
Head	33	25.6
Lower abdomen	21	16.3
Upper abdomen	16	12.4
Generalized	9	7.0
Waist	8	6.2
Lower limb	7	5.4
Perineum	3	2.3
Back	1	0.8

Abbreviation: HIV, human immunodeficiency virus.

Table 3 Use of pain relief drugs/methods by patients

Pain relief drug/method	Frequency of use	Percentage
Paracetamol	77	59.7
Ibuprofen	42	32.6
Aspirin	26	20.2
Tegretol	16	12.4
Massage	16	12.4
Herbs	10	7.8
Patent medicines	4	3.1