2023
DOI: 10.2147/hiv.s397511
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Development of Hypertension and Diabetes Mellitus, and Associated Factors, Among Adult HIV Patients in Ethiopia

Abstract: Medical improvements and increased access to treatment have turned HIV from a highly fatal disease into a treatable and controllable disease. With the improvement in lifespan, HIV patients face increasing morbidity and mortality from chronic comorbidities (hypertension and diabetes mellitus). There is, nevertheless, a paucity of information on the scale of HIV noncommunicable disease comorbidity and its associated factors. This study aimed to investigate the incidence and predictors of chronic comorbidity in H… Show more

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“…ART availability has enhanced life expectancy and quality of life for HIV-positive adults. However, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like cardiovascular disease (CVD) pose obstacles to progress [ 3 5 ]. HIV-positive adults face a 1.5-2 times greater risk of CVD due to various factors, including comorbidities, infections, inflammation, medication side effects, metabolic issues, psychosocial concerns, and healthcare access disparities [ 4 , 6 ].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…ART availability has enhanced life expectancy and quality of life for HIV-positive adults. However, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like cardiovascular disease (CVD) pose obstacles to progress [ 3 5 ]. HIV-positive adults face a 1.5-2 times greater risk of CVD due to various factors, including comorbidities, infections, inflammation, medication side effects, metabolic issues, psychosocial concerns, and healthcare access disparities [ 4 , 6 ].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%