The prevalence of multimorbidity in virally suppressed HIV-positive patients in Limpopo.
South Afr J HIV Med
; 24(1): 1495, 2023.
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ABSTRACT
Background:
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are an emerging global public health problem.Objectives:
To assess the prevalence of NCDs and their risk factors among adults on antiretroviral therapy (ART).Method:
This was a cross-sectional study (July 2019 - January 2020) in Limpopo, South Africa. Patients were enrolled if they were ≥ 40 years, HIV-positive, and virologically suppressed on ART. Data were analysed descriptively, and a binomial regression model was used to identify risk factors for NCDs.Results:
The majority of participants (65%; 319/488) were women. Most (83%; 405/488) were aged 40-59 years; 60% (285/472) were overweight or obese. Based on self-report, 22% (107/488) were currently smokers. Almost half (44%) 213/488) reported daily consumption of vegetables and 65% (319/488) exercised regularly and 39% (190/488) reported treatment for another chronic disease. The leading comorbid conditions were hypertension (32%; 158/488) and diabetes mellitus (5%; 24/488). Risk factors for hypertension included age 60 years and older (relative risk [RR] 1.72; 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.29-2.30) diabetes (RR 1.42; 95% CI 1.08-1.87), overweight (RR 1.32; 95% CI 1.03-1.69) and obesity (RR 1.69; 95% CI 1.32-2.17).Conclusion:
There is a high prevalence, both of risk factors for NCDs and multimorbidity (> 1 chronic disease) in patients who are ≥ 40 years and virologically suppressed on ART.
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South Afr J HIV Med
Año:
2023
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País de afiliación:
Sudáfrica