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Prevalence and associated factors of neurocognitive disorder among people living with HIV/AIDS in the South Gondar zone primary hospitals, North-West Ethiopia: an institution-based cross-sectional study.

Mulualem Admasu KelebieTechilo TinsaeBiruk Fanta AlemayehuGetasew Kibralew WalelignGirmaw Medfu Takelle
Published in: BMJ open (2024)
HIV-associated neurocognitive problems affected over a third of the participants. According to the current study, comorbid medical conditions, unemployment and low educational attainment are associated with an increased risk of neurocognitive disorder. Therefore, early detection and treatment are essential.
Keyphrases
  • antiretroviral therapy
  • bipolar disorder
  • healthcare
  • hiv infected
  • mental health
  • hiv positive
  • human immunodeficiency virus
  • hepatitis c virus
  • risk factors
  • south africa
  • smoking cessation