Haematological and CD4 Parameters of Young Sportspersons (Pre- and Post-Exercise) in Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, Nigeria

Abstract

Regular physical activity can affect the haematological parameters on an individual. This study was aimed at assessing the haematological and CD4 parameters of young sportspersons (pre-and post-exercise) in Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Nigeria. A total of fifty healthy sportspersons between 16-28 years of age and of both sexes were recruited for this study. The haematological parameters were analyzed using the Sysmex KX-21N haematology autoanalyzer while the CD4 counts were determined by flow cytometry using Partec cyflow counter. The results obtained showed that the mean values of HGB and HCT of post-exercise subjects were significantly reduced (P<0.05) in relation to pre-exercise subjects. Whereas there was statistically a significant increase (P<0.05) in the PLT of post-exercise subjects compared to pre-exercise subjects. On the other hand, there was no significant difference (P>0.05) in the mean values of the WBC, MCV, MCH, MCHC, RBC, NEUT, LYM, MXD RDW-CV, PDW, MPV and CD4 parameters of both subjects. According to sex, only the results of the HGB, HCT, PLT and RDW-CV of the male subjects revealed a statistically significant difference (P<0.05) compared to their female counterparts. Age and types of sport did not affect the haematological and CD4 parameters of the subjects studied. In conclusion, it has been revealed that it was only the results of HGB, HCT, PLT and RDW-CV of post exercise subject that were significantly affected in relation to pre-exercise subjects in the study area.