Hypertension was a common condition among PLHIV on antiretroviral medications. No HIV-related health factors were associated with hypertension. Traditional risk factors associated with hypertension were increased age > 50 years, increased BMI, and a history of comorbid medical conditions.
Keyphrases
- blood pressure
- antiretroviral therapy
- hiv infected
- hiv positive
- human immunodeficiency virus
- healthcare
- hiv aids
- public health
- hiv testing
- hiv infected patients
- mental health
- men who have sex with men
- body mass index
- arterial hypertension
- climate change
- weight loss
- human health
- risk assessment
- physical activity
- weight gain
- social media
- drug induced