What is it about?
People with HIV infection are at increased risk of Diabetes mellitus (DM) and hypertension. We have determined the magnitude and associated factors of DM and hypertension among adult HIV-positive subjects receiving highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART).
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Why is it important?
DM and hypertension are common in HIV-infected patients receiving HAART, accounting 7.1% and 12.7%, respectively. They were associated to the well known risk factors.
Perspectives
This study is important in a way that it explores the magnitude of DM and hypertension among HIV positive patients receiving HAART in the context of developing countries, where there is limited study on the problem.
Zerihun Ataro
Haramaya University
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This page is a summary of: Magnitude and associated factors of diabetes mellitus and hypertension among adult HIV-positive individuals receiving highly active antiretroviral therapy at Jugal Hospital, Harar, Ethiopia, HIV/AIDS - Research and Palliative Care, October 2018, Dove Medical Press,
DOI: 10.2147/hiv.s176877.
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